Tank
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Stoneware, metal (probably brass)
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 × 6 × 4 in. (16.5 × 15.2 × 10.2 cm)
Description:
White glazed stoneware tank with metal (probably brass) spigot with end in the shape of an animal head (abstracted) projecting from bottom of tank; sixteen-sided container with flared lip at top and second mouth slightly to the side of center, round lid with pointed top; plain, unglazed base.
Object Number:
Z.677
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
25556
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 × 4 1/4 × 7 in. (8.6 × 10.8 × 17.8 cm)
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold with balluster handle and semi-circular base carved with an eagle, branches, and a small star.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1567
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
23812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Churn
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 14 x 12 in. ( 61 x 35.6 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden churning mechanism with handcrank and two gears that turn a vertical shaft with three pierced, horizontal paddles; mechanism mounted within frame consisting of four turned uprights joined to a roughly circular base.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number:
1948.538
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
23809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (11.4 × 8.9 cm)
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold with rectangular handle and circular base carved with a stylized tulip.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1578
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
23775
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hanging box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 x 5 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 87.6 x 14.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Hanging box with elongated rectangular back with cut-out circle near top; small open box at bottom; joined with nails; all but front of back piece covered with green paint.
Object Number:
Z.412
Gallery Label:
The back of this object is dished out, suggesting it was used for scouring or chopping.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23653
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hanging box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 11 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 33.7 x 28.9 x 19 cm )
Description:
Wooden open hanging box with steeple-shape back with central heart-shaped cut out; rectangular open storage box; exterior painted green. Joined with wrought nails.
Object Number:
Z.411
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
23651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Leather, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 10 x 5 in. ( 25.4 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Molded leather baluster shape bottle with raised rib pattern on one side; composed of two pieces sewn together with cotton twine; cotton rope handle.
Object Number:
Z.410
Gallery Label:
Paper Nadelman collector's label affxed inside spout reads: "2519/Swiss."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
23652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Utensil box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 21 x 5 1/4 in. ( 24.1 x 53.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Hanging utensil box with carved back consisting of central heart flanked by two lobes pierced with hanging holes; long rectangular enclosure; two pintle holes to support lid (missing); remnants of old paint. Back, sides, and front joined with nails.
Object Number:
Z.409
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
23649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Harvester's field canteen
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 in. ( 11.4 x 16.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Drum-shaped canteen composed of grey painted wooden staves held in place with two iron hoops; decanting hole with wooden stopper on side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.295
Gallery Label:
According to accession records this is a Hudson Valley harvester's field canteen.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23648
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 13 x 6 in. ( 19 x 33 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Hanging candle box; curved back with two cut-outs for hooks; rounded container with lid; back dovetailed to sides; front fastened with nails. Traces of red paint.
Object Number:
Z.408
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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