Poupards (4)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
largest: 3 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 7.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Collection of 4 polychrome wooden figures with cylindrical bodies with features and hats made by turning and arms applied; size and decoration vary.
Object Number:
INV.8197
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
26520
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Potted plant and tree
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Wood, sponge, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (3.2 x 3.2 cm)
Description:
Turned wood pot with low, irregularly shaped sponge disk on top representing foliage; pot painted brown with green band, and sponge painted green; flat wooden tree cut with jig-saw and painted with shades of green and orange; some branches defined by incised lines.
Object Number:
INV.8126
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
26481
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Carved animal
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 8.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden animal, possibly a cow, in a crouching or reclining position; white painted body and green base.
Object Number:
INV.8370
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
26480
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mechanical toy (chicken)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 x 2 7/8 in. ( 8.9 x 12.7 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Mechanical toy consisting of chicken (or rooster) carved out of wood and painted, with body jointed at base of neck and tail; mounted on rectangular wooden box with green top, red sides, and black trim; tail and head are supposed to move when wire hand-crank in side of box is turned.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.4450
Marks:
Nadelman collection sticker "436/Am"
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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
26477
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Humpty Dumpty Circus
Classification:
Date:
1903-1935
Medium:
Wood, paint, elastic, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 20.3 x 14 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden tiger with ball-jointed legs and neck joined with elastic and woven cotton tail; part of Humpty Dumpty Circus.
Object Number:
INV.8151
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1935
eMuseum Object ID:
26475
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of carved dogs (11) and sheep (6)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
each (average size): 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. (3.5 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Eleven carved wood dogs and six sheep; sheep are painted white with black eyes and red facial details; dogs differ in their decoration, ranging from white only to black, brown, and white, but all have black eyes and red features; some sheep have wooden stands.
Object Number:
INV.8195
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
26473
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bird
Classification:
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Ceramic, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3/8 x 1 in. ( 2.2 x 1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Molded ceramic bird, possibly a chick, painted with yellow body, black eyes and beak, and green base.
Object Number:
INV.8205
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
26472
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Game pieces (104)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Bone, paint
Dimensions:
box: 1 3/4 x 4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 4.4 x 10.2 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Collection of game pieces: small disks made of bone and stained various shades of rose, lavender, orange, and pale green, each with a hole in the center.
Object Number:
INV.11131
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
26440
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature circus figures (13)
Classification:
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Lead, paint
Dimensions:
Largest: 2 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Set of 13 semi-flat circus-related cast metal pieces including: (a) horse with standing juggler and seated figure; (b) black horse and figure in pink; (c) horse with figure standing on head; (d) horse with single standing figure in blue tunic; (e) 2 horses with 2 standing figures; (f) horse with standing woman with ribbons around her waist; (g) figure with large drum; (h-k) figures playing musical instruments; (l) horse without base or rider; (m) pair of figures, one standing, one horizontal with legs around other's head.
Credit Line:
Gift of John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1942.67a-m
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these figures were owned by the donor for about 60 years.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
26433
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature tea set
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7 x 7 in. ( 10.2 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Miniature whiteware tea set composed of teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, cups (3), saucers (3); decorated with blue flowers and leaves.
Object Number:
INV.10257a-k
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
26406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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