Package of tobacco
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Paper, tobacco
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 2.9 x 12.1 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Tobacco, wrapped in silver paper, secured by a blue seal and covered with a color printed label; label has inscriptions and has two scenes, one of railroad steam engine with coal car, and the other of an earlier steam engine pulling a car with barrels of coal, and three coach shaped passenger cars.
Object Number:
INV.740
Marks:
printed: on label: "NINE NINETY NINE/LONG CUT/CHEWING NAD SMOKING"; "999/NINE NINETY NINE/1X-XC-1X/CHEWING AND SMOKING" ;"CALVERT LITH. CO. DETROIT"; "FACTORY NO./FIRST DISTRICT OF MICH./NOTICE/The manufacturers of this tobacco have compiled with all the
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
12905
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Case w/candles and matches
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1867
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 7.3 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Oblong tubular case with punched grate texture on one end, on two pieces that fit together, interior fitted with socket for candle with candle and fourteen match sticks.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1532
Marks:
inscribed: "________ JUNE 4, 1867/C. PARKER/ME____EN, CT."
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:
1867
eMuseum Object ID:
12848
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Snuff jar with cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 7 in. ( 22.2 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical stoneware snuff jar with circular cover, with Bristol glaze; paper labels with inscriptions affixed to exterior.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1548ab
Marks:
printed: on paper label affixed to side: "RAIL ROAD MILLS./NORTHERN & EASTERN/Maccoboy Snuff/WARRANTED GOOD/GEORGE W. HELME CO.,/Helmetta,/NEW JERSEY"; "FACTORY No. 4, 5th DIST. OF N.J./NOTICE. - The Manufacturers of this Snuff have completed with all req
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:
12847
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff grinder w/stopper
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 10.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden cylindrical snuff grinder with narrow casing decorated with metal bands fitted with stopper with knob shaped head and metal teeth at base for grinding.
Object Number:
INV.7588
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12846
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 7.3 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular papier-mâché snuffbox with hinged lid; landscape with railroad tracks and two trains approaching each other painted on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.32
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
12844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Wood, metal, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 4.8 x 14.6 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden snuffbox in the shape of a shoe; decorated with inlaid metal wire and bands and scrolls; hinged lid bears oval ivory medallion carved with profile of king with a crown.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7660
Marks:
typed: paper label affixed to interior: "1955/Fr"
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:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
12839
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1812-1820
Medium:
Sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 7.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular sheet metal snuffbox with canted corners and hinged lid; body marbled with gray and yellow enamel; lid painted with portrait of Commodore Perry.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1942.420
Marks:
painted: in black on lid: "Perry"
Gallery Label:
The portrait on this snuffbox likely depicts Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), the U.S. Navy commander famous for his defeat of the British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
12838
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 3/8 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 8.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Papier-mâché snuffbox with hinged lid, rectangular with rounded ends; painted depiction of Mount Vernon on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.35
Marks:
painted: near lower edge of lid: "Mount Vernon"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
12834
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Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 3/8 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 8.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Papier-mâché snuffbox with hinged lid, rectangular with rounded ends; painted depiction of U.S. Capitol on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.34
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
12782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box w/tag:...Napoleon...
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 3 in. ( 1.6 x 4.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular horn snuffbox with hinged lid; lid has low relief scene with three free standing figures; central figure represents Emperor Napoleon; inscription below scene.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7658
Marks:
carved: in low relief: "[NAP]OLEONAARCOLE NAPOLEON EMPEREUR NAPOLEONA SHELEN[-]"
typed: tag found inside box: "Snuff box/French,early 19th/Healy $ 8"; "NADELMAN/Collection/72"
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:
12779
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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