Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold with circular stamp carved with a stylized tulip and two small stars; cylindrical handle extends from back of stamp.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1569
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:
11634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (11.4 × 12.1 cm)
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold with circular stamp carved with a stylized tulip and eight-pointed star and the initials "HB"; cylindrical handle attached to stem.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1575
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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11633
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Circular treenware butter mold carved with a central six-pointed star and six smaller hearts; small metal hanging hook at the top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1580
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:
11632
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brush
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900-1930
Medium:
Wood, pine needles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 3 in. ( 8.9 x 19 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wood bristle holder with hole for handle; four groupings of pine needle bristles attached to holder with eight metal pins.
Object Number:
INV.155
Marks:
printed: on handle: "44" and "Holcomb/INDIANAPOLIS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
11631
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Collections:
Classification:
Medium:
wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7 in. ( 10.2 x 17.8 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1749[dup]
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11629
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1750-1800
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical treenware box; wall consists of overlapped bent wood band joined with wrought iron nails.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard Grosman
Object Number:
INV.6537
Marks:
stamped: on exterior: "VR 1760VR"
stamped: twice into rim: "VR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
11628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bootjack
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden bootjack composed of a rectangular board with an arched opening and attached to a small wooden elevation block.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number:
1938.215
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11623
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hand Loom from the Henry Page house at Windham, Connecticut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Oak
Description:
Large hand loom of approximately 23 parts; mortise and tenon construction.
Object Number:
2081
Gallery Label:
This hand loom is from the Henry Page house at Windham, Connecticut.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
11615
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tub
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 17 in. ( 24.8 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical tub composed of vertical wooden planks secured with iron bands at top and bottom; with vertical iron post in center of tub joined to iron bar (handle) that crosses top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.75
Gallery Label:
This object may have been used as a grain measure or scoop.
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
11583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
foot stove (foot warmer)
Classification:
Date:
1780-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 10 1/8 x 7 5/8 in. ( 17.8 x 25.7 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wood box pierced on five sides with circular lozenge diaper and heart motifs, front slides upwards, opening to reveal a removable cylindrical tinned iron basin with flange handle for coals; wire bail handle.
Object Number:
N-66
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11582
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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