Building blocks (set)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 5/8 x 17 x 11 1/2 in. ( 27 x 43.2 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Assorted wooden blocks in wooden cart with wheels; includes twenty-five alphabet blocks covered with color illustrations on paper, eighty-six plain rectangular and triangular blocks, and three turned posts.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Charles A. Van Patten
Object Number:
1984.56a-ppppp
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38851
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldiers (11)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Sheet metal, paint
Dimensions:
Each (mounted soldiers): 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Collection of polychrome sheet metal mounted and standing soldiers; some soldiers wearing fezzes.
Object Number:
INV.9158a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 7 x 4.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden bank in the form of a book, with coin slot carved in the bottom and sliding panel on top; carved decoration consists of male figure on one side, female figure on the opposite side, three bands of animal figures on the spine and "MSI" (or "ISW) on panel end.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7657ab
Marks:
carved: panel end: "MSI (or ISW)"
carved: beside male figure: "HG"
carved: beside female figure: "AB"
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:
38559
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Marble run game and marbles
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, earthenware, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 16.2 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden game with spiral marble run in shape of king's head mounted on cone, leading to circular board with 45 numbered depressions and central depression with red painted design; board painted with blue, red, and yellow bands; marble run designed to swivel; 4 clay marbles.
Object Number:
INV.4538a-f
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
38176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dolls' house table lamp
Classification:
Date:
1920-1960
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Silver-colored metal dolls' house table lamp with openwork shade with scalloped edge, 2 bulbs along the stand, the top one glass, petal-foot stand.
Credit Line:
Gift of Suzanne and Frederick Weinstein
Object Number:
1982.62dd
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
38136
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dolls' house candelabra
Classification:
Date:
1920-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Silver-colored metal dolls' house 2-armed candelabra.
Credit Line:
Gift of Suzanne and Frederick Weinstein
Object Number:
1982.62cc
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
38135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dolls' house figurine
Classification:
Date:
1920-1960
Medium:
Clay
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Dolls' house figurine in the form of a fruit bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Suzanne and Frederick Weinstein
Object Number:
1982.62bb
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
38134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dolls' house miniature figurine
Classification:
Date:
1920-1960
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 1.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Dolls' house miniature figurine in the form of a cow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Suzanne and Frederick Weinstein
Object Number:
1982.62aa
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
38132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dolls' house sofa table
Classification:
Date:
1920-1960
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 8.9 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Wooden dolls' house sofa table painted gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of Suzanne and Frederick Weinstein
Object Number:
1982.62z
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
38131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dolls' house wardrobe
Classification:
Date:
1920-1960
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 11.7 x 7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Wooden dolls' house colonial style wardrobe with cupboard on top, a set of double drawers beneath, and 1 full drawer at the bottom, with metal pull handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Suzanne and Frederick Weinstein
Object Number:
1982.62y
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
38129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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