Pipe: gooseneck with hunting scene
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 4 x 2 in. ( 10.8 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
J-shaped wooden pipe bowl carved with kneeling man aiming rifle and two dogs, with trees behind; cylindrical, hinged brass lid, with clasp and brass cuff at stem end.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8385
Marks:
hand written: paper tag found inside bowl reads " NADELMAN/Collection/1401"; "Hungarian"
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:
19925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe w/sticker
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 4.1 x 10.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware pipe with short stem and tapered cylindrical bowl.
Object Number:
INV.7695
Marks:
printed: on label attached to stem which has "MC" in diamond shaped frame: "CREAM/SCOTCH"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
19924
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1960
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 15.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
White plaster pipe with paper label affixed to shaft.
Object Number:
INV.7891
Marks:
molded: onto bowl: "TD"
printed: paper label affixed to shaft: "Why was a pipe of clay a symbol of both happiness and grief in/ the marriage of Andrew Jackson and his adored wife Rachel?/Don't Miss/BORN A GIANT/The powerful story of Young Andrew Jackson
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
19923
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe stem: beaded
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, textile, glass, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 7/8 in. ( 27.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pipe stem with small horn mouth piece, flexible textile segment, and wooden segment with 2 1/4" section with glass beads in floral pattern.
Object Number:
INV.8557
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
19921
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: stag
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Ovoid wooden pipe bowl carved with medallion with high relief scene of buck running in woods.
Object Number:
INV.8461
Marks:
hand written: affixed to pipe reads: "1388/Hungarian"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
19920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: lion 1810
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Brass, meerschaum
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 6.4 x 7.9 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
J-shaped meerschaum pipe bowl carved with running lion and medallion with date; bottom carved with scrolls.
Object Number:
INV.8452
Marks:
inscribed: on medallion: "1810"
hand written: paper label affixed to stem extension: "655/German"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
19857
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1760-1800
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 3.5 x 15.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Elongated octagonal brass snuffbox with silhouetted and engraved scenes depicting the story of the prodigal son surrounding central panel with inscription on top and bottom; engraved scrollwork and diapering on sides; engraving on inside of lid with inscription enclosed in a heart surmounted by a crown at center and a winged nude female figure and a tree on either side; cylinder of sheet metal applied to inside of lid to serve as holder for snuff stick.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1263
Marks:
incised: on inside of lid: "J / M"
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:
Collections of the Countess von Holstein Rathlou
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
19818
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Pigment, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 8.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Lacquered papier-mâché snuffbox with hinged lid, rectangular in shape with painted image of female figure with long dark hair, nude torso, and draped basket of fish on her hair.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
1946.188
Marks:
typed: collector's label affixed to inside of lid: "HENRY O.HAVEMEYER/MOUNTAIN SIDE FARM/MAHWAH,N.J."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
19123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box: shell-shaped w/figure reliefs
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Carved ovoid wooden snuffbox with shell bottom; hinged lid carved with three soldiers (one may represent George Washington) a bridge, and a cannon.
Object Number:
INV.7678
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
19122
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box w/lid: Jenny Lind portrait
Classification:
Date:
1840-1850
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with black body; black printed image of Jenny Lind of greenish-yellow ground on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Esther Karst
Object Number:
1943.159ab
Marks:
written: in black on cover: "JENNY LIND"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
19120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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