Pipe bowl (black)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 10.5 x 9.2 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Pipe bowl with circular flaring rim with impressed geometric pattern and saw-toothed edge around hole for tobacco and abstract flower with impressed decoration around hole for stem; tobacco and stem openings connected by L-shaped joint.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8475
Marks:
incised: on back of rim around opening for tobacco: "[Hork]iss Gabor/[illegible]"
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34780
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Keepsake box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Shell, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 4 in. ( 4.8 x 4.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Olive shell keepsake box with hinged silver frame; domed top, slightly rounded bottom; floral garland design around the frame.
Object Number:
INV.12678h
Gallery Label:
This keepsake box is from the McWhorter family.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34259
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware pipe with low relief coat of arms with lions on either side, crown on top, and inscriptions on banners; stem has many small low relief shells.
Object Number:
Z.197
Marks:
carved: in low relief on banners: "HONI SOIT QUI MALIPENSE"; "DIEU ET [-] ON DROIT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
33371
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigar box
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 10 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 27.3 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden cigar box with hinged lid with bands of inlay and stamped inscription, "POR LARRAÑAGA"; edges of lid are serpentine and overhang box, which has a centered horizontal band of dark wood inlay and a keyhole in the front; edges of base are serpentine, matching shape of overhanging top; stamped inscription on bottom similar to inscription on top; raised on four bun feet; allegorical subject color-printed on white paper affixed to inside of lid.
Object Number:
Z.1947
Marks:
stamped: on lid of lid and on underside of box: "POR / LARRAÑAGA"
printed: on paper lining lid: "FABRICA DE TABACOS" and "Rivero Martin. . ."
painted in white: on paper lining lid: "HABANA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
33097
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1812-1830
Medium:
Papier-mâché, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Circular, brown painted papier-mâché snuff box; flat lid with engraved image of a naval battle with ships identified as the "CONSTITUTION" and the "GUERRIERE" on yellowish ground affixed to top.
Object Number:
Z.1851ab
Marks:
printed: on bottom of engraving: "CONSTITUTION & GUERRIERE / Aug - 19 1812"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
32924
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Boot ornament
Classification:
Date:
1875-1910
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 8.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cast pewter match holder in the shape of a boot with large buckle mounted on a low, rectangular stand; leg of boot is conical and slightly flaring to hold matches, and stand is grooved for striking matches.
Object Number:
INV.657
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
32748
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1822
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular gold snuffbox with decoration consisting of striated bands covering top, bottom, and all four sides; flat lid with small, rectangular reserve at center unmarked.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number:
1923.45
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this snuffbox was purchased by Francis Adrian Van Der Kemp (1752-1829) with money he received in 1822 for translating the Dutch colonial records of New York State into English.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1822
eMuseum Object ID:
32628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 6 5/8 x 1 in. ( 4.8 x 16.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pink biscuit ceramic pipe, "Jenny Lind" type; tapering stem with an ovoid bowl with molded rectancular decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.247a
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
32383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Humidor with tobacco press
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Lead, gems
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 8 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 20.6 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Humidor made of soldered sheet lead with applied gems and cast lead decoration; oblong shape with champfered corners; domed lid with elephant handle and applied plant or animal figure cast in low relief on each of four sides; box with applied figure group (a genre scene with men smoking) on one long side, male profile bust cast in low relief and mounted gems on other long side, masks cast in high relief on each end, and cast grape leaves and mounted gems on chamfered corners; raised on four paw feet with brackets; tobacco press in the form of a rectangular sheet of lead with champfered corners, with a circular medallion with male profile bust in low relief applied at each end and elephant handle housed inside box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1923.68a-c
Gallery Label:
The male bust on the side of the humidor box may represent Abraham Lincoln, and the bust on the medallions that adorn the tobacco press may be that of Ulysses S. Grant. In addition, the elephant figure used twice as a handle might be interpreted as a political symbol. Together, these elements appear to communicate a political campaign message.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
32342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1780
Medium:
Brass, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 6 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 3.5 x 17.1 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Oblong sheet metal snuffbox with brass top and bottom and copper sides; hinged lid with two outdoor genre scenes engraved side-by-side above inscription; bottom with two religious or genre scenes similarly engraved above inscription.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1266
Marks:
stamped: on front of box: "17 H M 80"
handwritten in pencil: on Nadelman Collection tag: "940" and "Dutch"
handwritten in yellow pencil: inside box: "1775 / Born / No. 41 / 25"
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:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
32316
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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