Hansom cab
Classification:
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 19 x 34.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron hansom cab with driver seated at back, drawn by single horse; driver painted white; black cab with yellow and brown trim, black wheels with gold trim; cast rococo detail framing both windows, bracket for reins at front of roof; 2 lamps, to each side of cab; black horse with gold harness and brown hip blanket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin (Mrs. J. Harper Skillin)
Object Number:
1937.219
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23768
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of marbles
Classification:
Date:
1850-1920
Medium:
Ceramic, glass, mica, agate, plaster, paint
Dimensions:
Largest (marble): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Description:
Collection of 86 marbles, of various sizes and colors: 4 white latticinio core swirls, 1 white latticinio swirl (in divided form), 1 yellow latticinio core swirl, 1 divided core swirl, 3 ribbon core swirls, 17 Joseph's Coat swirls, 6 solid core swirls, 1 end of day onionskin, 3 end of day panelled onionskins, 1 end of day panelled cloud (floating mica), 1 clearie, 1 sulphide (transparent glass sulphide marble with figure of cat inserted), 2 opaques, 5 clays (natural), 10 clays (intersecting lines), 5 clays (crow feet), 3 brown Benningtons, 1 aggie, 4 amber slags, 2 purple slags, and 14 miscellaneous corkscrews.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
INV.8074
Marks:
written: in red ink on patterned clay marbles: "577"
written: in black ink on circular sticker affixed to 3 largest marbles: "5271 B/HAR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
23766
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trumpet ornament
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Ceramic, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Molded glazed whiteware ornament formed like a trumpet with a red painted band around opening of trumpet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.2232
Marks:
hand-written in black ink: on collectors label attached to interior of trumpet opening: "405 / Amer."
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:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
23765
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine: woman
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Miniature molded porcelain figurine of a woman with painted costume and details.
Object Number:
INV.2241
Marks:
impressed: on bottom: "475"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23764
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll trunk
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 14 x 8 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 35.6 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular dome-topped wooden doll trunk with gold-colored sheet metal covering; wooden and metal straps; handles at sides and lock at front. Interior lined with paper and fitted with compartmentalized lift-out tray; lithographed figural and floral images and border affixed to interior of top and tray.
Object Number:
INV.8549
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23763
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Papier-mâché, leather, wood, cardboard, fiber, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 34.3 x 10.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Painted papier-mâché figurine representing a French soldier (a sapper and/or grenadier); shako hat with red plume and gold braid and tassels, red epaulets, leather apron and cuffs, ax carried over one shoulder and rifle with bayonnet carried over the other, backpack, and saber in low-slung leather holder; figurine is mounted on a green painted rectangular wooden base.
Object Number:
Z.440
Marks:
written: in ink on underside of base: "Sapeur Grenadier" and "1,35"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
23762
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's shoe
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Leather, textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brown leather doll's shoe with ankle straps ending in metal buttons and gathered purple textile rosette.
Object Number:
Z.448
Marks:
stamped: within shield on sole of shoe: "1 1/2"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23761
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature armchair
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, textile, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 in.
Description:
Miniature wooden armchair with red damask upholstery and impressed gold painted metal decorative bands; part of an 11-piece set.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Augusta M. De Peyster
Object Number:
1940.116
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23760
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Grater
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 10.5 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Miniature half-cylindrical metal grater with strap handle.
Object Number:
INV.1451
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23759
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Heart-shaped trivet
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Miniature heart-shaped trivet with molded mask and circular piercings.
Object Number:
INV.1465
Marks:
written: in ink on reverse: "T-31 / 65"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23758
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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