Cigarette case in wrapper: Sons of the Revolution...1935
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1935
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 6.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Hinged chromium steel commemorative cigarette case with inscription and engraving on the obverse depicting an American Revolutionary soldier holding a rifle, on a scalloped medallion with stars surrounding the image, and an eagle perched on top; with clasp closure; inside is a vertical hinged bar to secure the cigarettes, imbricated Gestalt pattern both sides inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helvyn D. Benson
Object Number:
1942.427
Marks:
engraved: center obverse: "SONS OF THE REVOLUTION"
engraved: bottom obverse: "FEBRUARY 22, 1935"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1935
eMuseum Object ID:
29340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Skull pipe: bowl, stem, and case
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Meerschaum, leather, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 × 15 3/4 in. (8.3 × 40 cm)
Description:
Meerschaum pipe bowl in the shape of a skull; red brown leather case with hinge and openings corresponding with openings in pipe bowl. Stem is carved wood out of a tree branch and varnished "cherry" brown; cylindrical tortoise shell mouth piece screws into the tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
INV.7893a-c
Marks:
printed: paper label affixed to object: "Gift of/Lucille/de Luze/Foley/2-14-50"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28817
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1848
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
J-shaped black ceramic pipe bowl with molded, scrolling decoration and large oval medallion with molded date.
Object Number:
INV.8339[dup]
Marks:
hand written: paper label affixed to inside of bowl reads: "1394/Hungarian"
molded: in medallion: "1848"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
27481
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Relief plaque
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Unglazed molded porcelain plaque; circular, with scene of woman standing with cornucopia and woman sitting with shield, sword, and scroll; wall, ocean, and ship in background; inscription around edge.
Object Number:
INV.132
Marks:
molded: around edge: "SEAL OF NORTH CAROLINA SMOKING TOBACCO"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
27243
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: ribbed
Classification:
Date:
1820-1900
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 in. ( 4.1 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Stoneware pipe bowl with ribbing spiralling around bowl and neck.
Object Number:
INV.8585
Gallery Label:
Pipe bowls similar to this one were made at the Pamplin factory in Pamplin, VA.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27105
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: ribbed
Classification:
Date:
1820-1900
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 3.8 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Stoneware pipe bowl with ribbing spiralling around bowl and neck.
Object Number:
INV.8584
Gallery Label:
Pipe bowls similar to this one were made at the Pamplin factory in Pamplin, VA.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden pipe case decorated with applied sheet brass scallops and bands, and inlaid with brass wires and pins.
Object Number:
INV.8596
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
27097
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe case
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 3 x 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden pipe case with turned, banded stem section; metal hinged door at bottom of bowl section.
Object Number:
INV.8597
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
27095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: flower design
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Red earthenware L-shaped pipe bowl with tall bowl decorated with polychrome flower; impressed maker's mark (illegible).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8586
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:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
27094
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe stem
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Bamboo
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Pipe stem made of bamboo segment.
Object Number:
INV.8595
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
26967
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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