Plate
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. ( 0.6 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron plate with rolled rim and letters of the alphabet stamped on brim; at center, stamped profile portrait of George Washington with half-circle of stars above and inscription below.
Object Number:
INV.9725
Marks:
stamped: on obverse below portrait: "WASHINGTON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
13329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: alphabet rim
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 0.6 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron plate with rolled rim and letters of the alphabet stamped on brim.
Object Number:
INV.9727
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
13328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron plate with rolled rim and letters of the alphabet stamped on brim.
Object Number:
INV.9728
Marks:
painted: on reverse: "276/Amer"
Gallery Label:
This plate may be part of the Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
13327
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Hexagonal pearlware plate with lobed rim edged with purple luster; molded brim highlighted with red, blue, and green enamel and purple luster; at center, blue transfer-printed image of landscape with two men planting and boat on water in the distance; inscription surrounds central image.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9974
Marks:
printed: above and below central image: "Industry need... not wish, and he that lives upon hope will die fasting./There are no gains without pains; then help hands for I have no lands."
Nadelman collection sticker: "712 / Eng"
Gallery Label:
Label affixed to reverse reads, "712/Eng" ("Eng" inscribed over "Amer"). This plate may be part of the Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
13326
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Children's scroll: children and animal pattern
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1930
Medium:
Textile, wood, ink
Dimensions:
Overall (open): 26 3/4 x 10 in. (67.9 x 25.4 cm)
Description:
Oilcloth scroll covered in ink drawings of children engaged in various activities, such as jumping rope, having a tea party, sitting on a fence, sewing, and teasing each other; interspersed with drawings of butterflies, cats, and dogs; wooden rollers.
Object Number:
INV.11071
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
12956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rattle bracelet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Silver-plated baby rattle bracelet with ten bells attached along outer perimeter of bracelet; band of bracelet is oval.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox
Object Number:
1942.398
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12420
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby rattle
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 16.2 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Baby rattle with ivory handle with whistle at end; stamped metal center in the form of two storks; four circular "bells" (one missing) with beads inside dangle from storks; loop at top.
Object Number:
INV.10053
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12419
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baby rattle w/bells
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 26 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Baby rattle with turned wooden handle and finial; end of handle cut to make whistle; two cup-shaped metal units at center filled with beads which rattle when shaken; at top and bottom of cups are eight prongs with small bells suspended from them (one bell missing); bell clappers made of glass beads; one blue glass bead rolls in groove between two cup-shaped units.
Object Number:
INV.10843
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
12358
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's minature books (8)
Classification:
Date:
1812-1817
Medium:
Paper, leather
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/2 x 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 1.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Eight child's books; five from the same series with titles "English History (2 vols.)," "Costumes," "Grecian History," and "Roman History." Also another "English History," published in Philadelphia, and two Bibles.
Object Number:
INV.8692
Gallery Label:
These books were found in a child's box (INV.8693) made to resemble a bookcase.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1817
eMuseum Object ID:
12175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rattle
Classification:
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Silver baby rattle with floral design on bulbous handle; floral design is engraved; silversmith's hallmark on handle.
Object Number:
1941.1009
Gallery Label:
Children's rattles were often worn around their necks, suspended from ribbons or chains, to keep them from being damaged. Made of silver or gold, the rattles were fitted with a whistle at one end, a smooth piece of coral suitable for teething, and any number of bells to ring.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
11512
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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