Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 6.4 x 5.4 cm )
with accessory: 2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in. ( 6.7 x 5.6 cm )
Description:
Cast iron still bank painted blue in the form of a building with tall cupola, flat roof slightly tapering to edges (painted red), pierced decoration including front door, circles in back, and slot (for coins) at back; also cast decoration in front delineating windows to side of door, and inscription above door.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.831
Marks:
cast: above door on front of bank: "BANK"
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
27534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trick Pony
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1885
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 5 x 3 in. ( 24.1 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of prancing horse in front of trough, mounted on rectangular pedestal; horse painted brown with blue, red, and yellow saddle and bridle, balanced on short post painted blue and yellow; trough with curved top painted blue and yellow; front and back panels of pedestal with cast inscription; when coin is placed in mouth of pony and lever is pulled, a lid in the trough opens to allow for deposit of coin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry M. Lucas
Object Number:
1940.466
Marks:
cast: on sides of base: "TRICK PONY"
cast: on front of base: "BANK"
cast: beneath base: "PAT' JUNE 2 AND/JULY 7TH 1885"
Gallery Label:
This mechanical bank was based on Patent No. 321,650 issued to Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams, Jr. on July 7, 1885. While this bank may be a different version of the one pictured in Penny Lane, it may also be an early reproduction. (See Publications)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
27526
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Novelty Bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1873
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 12.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of a building with mansard roof with figure inside; door swings open to reveal figure dressed in brown suit, holding tray next to counter, painted yellow; building with two chimneys and four painted dormer windows; pierced details include decorative grille and arched windows; cast details include window frames; coin is placed on the tray, and teller deposits it in bank.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.483
Marks:
cast: on back: "PAT. JUNE 25 187[3 or 2]/" [illegible] "OCT 28 1873"
cast: on front door: "NOVELTY\BANK"
Gallery Label:
This bank was based on Patent No. 144,106, issued to C.C. Johnson, Somerville, MA, on October 28, 1873 (See Publications).
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Bibliography:
Weinstein, Amy A. "Children's toys." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 188-193.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1873
eMuseum Object ID:
27496
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Le Petit Architecte Parisien
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Cardboard, wood, paper, gilding
Dimensions:
box: 1 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 24.8 x 19 cm )
Description:
Jigsaw puzzle in cardboard box with lithographed cover illustration in various colors within cardboard frame, originally gilded; illustrations of Parisian landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe and the cathedral of Notre Dame; inside box, flat surface (background) for completing puzzle, also within gilded frame, with lithographed illustration of blue sky and white clouds; numerous puzzle pieces may reconstruct individual landmarks with name printed underneath; pieces include fragments of street scenes with people and architectural details such as a rose window.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1941.691
Marks:
printed: in black on box lid: "LE PETIT ARCHITECTE PARISIEN"
printed: in black on puzzle pieces: "ARC DE TRIOMPH [piece missing]"; "[piece missing] E DU CARROUSEL."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27405
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature figurine
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 x 2 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Miniature glass bird figurine on stand.
Object Number:
INV.10138
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
27381
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature tea set
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 7 x 21.6 x 14 cm )
Description:
Miniature whiteware tea set including teapot, sugar bowl, and two cups; decorated with blue band, red swags, and gilt detail.
Object Number:
INV.10203a-e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
27375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card game
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Cardboard, paper, ink, metal, gilding
Dimensions:
overall: 1 1/8 x 8 1/8 x 6 in.
Description:
Card game consisting of 90 playing cards, 116 markers or tokens, and 23 lotto cards; box divided into four compartments; each playing card has a number and a caption (in French) at the top, with a hand colored lithograph; several cards with picture pasted onto cardboard and numbers written in ink underneath; lotto cards patterned in series of squares, some colored, some printed with numbers; markers or tokens printed with rows of numbers or words, some with numbers written in ink on backs; cardboard box with cover illustration of sample playing card with man in tricornered hat in front of small house, within border, with angels drawn at each corner, all surrounded by gilded frame with foliate decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1941.692a-cccccccccc
Marks:
written: in pencil on underside of lid: "Gracie de Luze/ Gracie Schulyer de Luze e"; also, a column of numbers at bottom left corner
printed: in black on sample playing cards: "40 C'est le Diable", "41 L'agreable Route"; "45/ Un Carreau Cassé"
printed:
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
27362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature candlesticks (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Tin, paint, wax
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5/8 in. ( 5.1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of miniature tin candlesticks painted yellow with wax candles.
Object Number:
INV.9443
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
27342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature bowls (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/16 x 1/2 in. ( 0.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of miniature glass bowls.
Object Number:
INV.9504
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
27341
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature candelabra and candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
Part (candelabra): 7/8 x 1 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Miniature painted tin candelabra and candlestick.
Object Number:
INV.9533
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
27340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.











