Toy butter mold
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Diamond shaped earthenware butter mold with impressed foliated design.
Object Number:
INV.9685
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
13928
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco shredder/nutmeg grater
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1675-1775
Medium:
Wood, mother of pearl, brass, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 6 7/8 in. (1.3 × 3.8 × 17.5 cm)
Description:
Wood nutmeg grater inlaid with round and diamond shaped mother-of-pearl and copper or brass wire; pierced iron grater inset on opposite side.
Object Number:
INV.744
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
13252
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washboard
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Wood; iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/4 x 14 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 69.2 x 36.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Wood frame washboard; peg and dovetail joinery reinforced with iron nails; crenellated aluminum board.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Arleigh Williamson
Object Number:
1988.8
Marks:
painted: on one side: "......Co/......Memphis"
painted: on reverse: "......TOP NOTCH/.....SANITARY/....DRAIN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
13105
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Wood, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. ( 39.4 x 24.8 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Triangular candle lantern with wooden frame with glass panels (one missing); flat top with hole in center shielded by triangular cover raised on three carved legs; handle made of bent dowel on top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.299
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
13092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle jack or lamp stand
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1840
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. ( 71.8 x 32.4 x 21 cm )
Description:
Turned painted wood candle jack composed of circular base plate with vertical member extending from its center with corckscrew turning and terminating in baluster and acorn finial, adjustable horizontal member with a hole on either end, which would have been for bobeches (now missing), and two acorn drops.
Object Number:
INV.7644
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
13080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flax spinning wheel
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 x 35 x 23 in. ( 96.5 x 88.9 x 58.4 cm )
Description:
Flax wheel with driving wheel, adjustable spindle stand with turned parts (spindle missing), and turned distaff post mounted on a slanted base supported on three turned legs; with treadle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.379
Marks:
stamped: on side of base: "S. BABCOCK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
13059
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Grater
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 in. ( 18.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Tin grater, tapered cylindrical shape with strap handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Arleigh Williamson, Staten Island, New York
Object Number:
1988.11
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13010
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nutmeg grater/ tobacco shredder
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1675-1775
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 × 1 3/8 × 6 3/4 in. (1.3 × 3.5 × 17.1 cm)
Description:
Wood nutmeg grater carved with male figure, basket of tulips and scrolled foliated designs; pierced iron grater inset on opposite side.
Object Number:
INV.743
Bibliography:
Krohn, Deborah, Peter Miller, and Marybeth De Filippis, eds., "Dutch New York Between East and West: The World of Margrieta van Varick." New York: Bard Graduate Center, New-York Historical Society, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2009, p. 304
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
12983
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 × 2 3/8 in. (9.2 × 6 cm)
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold with two circular stamps; the larger one is carved with a two-handled covered urn and the smaller one is carved with a cluster of stylized tulips.
Object Number:
INV.1042
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
12858
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Urn
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. ( 52.7 x 18.7 cm )
Description:
Bronze urn with high relief decoration on textured ground; wide mouth with vertical rim with Greek key design, scoop shoulder with two handles, body decorated with figures and flower blossoms, and pedestal foot decorated with leaves, serpents, and scorpions.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Alice Temple Parkin
Object Number:
1944.138
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12849
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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