1281 Le Chignon
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Earthenware, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 4.8 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
White earthenware pipe with bowl molded in shape of woman's head and decorated with blue, pink, black, and white enamel; straight, tapered stem has flowers in relief near bowl.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8550
Marks:
impressed: on stem: "Gambier/a Paris/ M * M/Deposé"
carved: in low relief on stem: "1281"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
8393
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe: Z: Holland
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 cm )
Description:
White earthenware pipe with ovoid bowl decorated with low relief shields with lions, banners, scrolls, and bird with snake in its beak; straight tapering stem.
Object Number:
INV.8491
Marks:
impressed: in stem: "PRINCE/Dodd"
carved: in low relief on banner: "Z.HOLLAND"; "FREISLAND"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8394
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Earthenware, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 5.4 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
White earthenware pipe bowl molded in shape of head of bearded man; eyes and eyebrows decorated in black and white enamel.
Object Number:
INV.8488
Marks:
carved: in low relief on stem receptacles: "GAMBIER/PARIS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff Box with Portrait of Lafayette
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1820
Medium:
Papier-mâché, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with printed portrait of General Lafyette with orange ground on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.28ab
Marks:
printed: above portrait: "Genrl. La Fayette the friend of Liberty"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
8346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe stem
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Horn, cork, fiber
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 in. ( 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Turned horn pipe mouthpiece with three small knops and large one at end with cork and fiber flexible tube partially wrapped in cotton ribbon.
Object Number:
INV.8469
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: with leak motif on cap
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 in. ( 12.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Ovoid wooden pipe bowl; slightly domed, cylindrical hinged lid with reticulated foliate decoration on sides.
Object Number:
INV.8396
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: shallow with feather design
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular carved wooden lid for pipe bowl with leaf border and opening at center with flaring rim.
Object Number:
INV.8463
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8066
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: landscape animal relief
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Large, U-shaped wooden pipe bowl carved on one side with deer and other animals, and on the other with a seated hunter, a dog, and animals; hinged domed silver lid with foliate decoration, finial, and latch; silver-ringed opening at stem end; carved initials.
Object Number:
INV.7750
Marks:
carved: initials: "MB"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8064
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl w/label, helmut lid and chain
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 x 2 in. ( 20.3 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Large, U-shaped wooden pipe bowl with no carving; hinged silver lid in the shape of a plumed helmet with lizard latch; silver covered opening at stem end with chain attached.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7752
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:
7887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: bearded head
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 x 1 in. ( 4.8 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
White earthenware pipe with bowl molded in shape of head of bearded man wearing military parade hat; decorated with yellow, black, and white enamel; straight tapering stem.
Object Number:
INV.8494
Marks:
impressed: in stem: "L. Fiolet/St. Omar/FRANCE"
typed: paper label affixed to inside of bowl: "1944/Fr"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
7754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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