Miniature plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1850
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 0.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass miniature plate; circular form with floral vines and scrolls on a stippled ground.
Object Number: 
INV.3841
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
23330
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1880
Medium: 
Composition, textile, leather, mohair, metal, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 18 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 in. ( 47 x 21.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Doll with composition shoulder head, blond mohair wig, eye holes (eyes detached), closed mouth (with painted detail), and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with complete arm (probably replacement for original arm) and divided leg; blue checked short-sleeved dress with lace on cuffs and hem, with belt; multi-tiered skirt with blue silk pleated ruffle; purple stockings and brown leather shoes with elaborate metal buckles and straps buttoned in front.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number: 
1945.336
Marks: 
stamped: on sole of each shoe: "2" [within shield shape]
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1880
eMuseum Object ID: 
23305
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll's hat

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1867
Medium: 
Textile, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 5.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description: 
Doll's hat in a half-moon shape of stiffened white netting trimmed in white lace with metal beads along the crown and a pin of two gold oak leaves with paste jewels on the proper right; white silk ties.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. E.J. Dimock
Object Number: 
1975.21c
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, this was purchased with a doll named "Marie" by Augustus Cory Richards in Paris in 1867 for his granddaughter, Edith Gray Richards, mother of the donor.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1867
eMuseum Object ID: 
23304
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1880
Medium: 
Papier-mâché, textile, leather, metal, plastic, glass, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 24 x 15 x 4 in. ( 61 x 38.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description: 
Lady doll with papier-mâché shoulder head, black molded hair with braids coiled into bun at back, black pupilless glass eyes, molded and painted facial features including closed mouth; stuffed kid body with complete arm, separate fingers, and complete leg; brown silk dress with long sleeves, lace pinned on to front with brooch over muslin petticoat, flannel embroidered petticoat, and tucked knickers; black stockings and black leather shoes with ankle strap and tied; gold bead necklace.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1216
Marks: 
written: on tag pinned to skirt: "C. 1845/PAPIER-MACHE"
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: 
23303
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Child's trunk w/ collection of ribbons and jewelry

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1867
Medium: 
Textile
Dimensions: 
Part (skirt): 12 x 15 in. (30.5 x 38.1 cm)
Description: 
Doll's outfit consisting of a skirt and top of printed cotton with red and green flowers on a white ground; skirt has ruffles on lower third; shirt has lace collar.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. E.J. Dimock
Object Number: 
1975.21a
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, this was purchased with a doll named "Marie" by Augustus Cory Richards in Paris in 1867 for his grandaughter, Edith Gray Richards, the mother of the donor.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1867
eMuseum Object ID: 
23302
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1860
Medium: 
Papier-mâché, textile, wood, leather, paper, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 27.3 x 14 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Lady doll with papier-mâché shoulder head, black molded hair, and molded and painted facial features; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and painted wood lower arm and divided leg composed of stuffed kid upper leg and painted wood lower leg (blue paper bands conceal joints); knee-length white (discolored) net dress with pink cotton lining and lace trim, with petticoat, lace-trimmed pantalettes, and black painted slippers.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1210
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: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
23300
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll's petticoat

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1867
Medium: 
Textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/4 x 23 in. ( 28.6 x 58.4 cm )
Description: 
Doll's petticoat of white linen with ruffles.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. E. J. Dimock
Object Number: 
1975.20a
Gallery Label: 
According to accession records, this petticoat belongs to a doll purchased by Augustus Cory Richards in Paris in 1867 for his granddaughter, Edith Gray Richards, the mother of the donor. The doll was called "Marie."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1867
eMuseum Object ID: 
23299
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll: girl in red plaid dress

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1860
Medium: 
Papier-mâché, textile, wood, leather, paper, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description: 
Lady doll with papier-mâché shoulder head, molded black hair, and molded and painted facial features; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and painted wood lower arm and divided leg composed of stuffed kid upper leg and painted wood lower leg (blue paper bands conceal joints); pink and beige off-the-shoulder mid-calf length dress with elbow-length sleeves, low waist, and wide ruffle, muslin petticoat, lace-trimmed knickers, and red painted slippers.
Object Number: 
INV.10823
Gallery Label: 
Christie's appraiser Olivia Bristol estimates that the doll itself dates from ca. 1830 and the dress from ca. 1850 (Christie's Appraisals, Inc., Auction Estimates, January 7, 1998).
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
23298
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Miniature pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1835-1850
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 7 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass miniature pitcher; body has raised scrolls and tulips on stippled ground; ear-shaped handle; disk foot.
Object Number: 
Z.456
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
23294
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Doll

Classification: 
Date: 
1860-1890
Medium: 
Ceramic, composition, textile, hair, glass, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 3/4 x 4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Boy doll with bisque swivel head, blond curly wig attached to head, brown glass eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; composition body with arms and legs pinned to body, molded hands; brown velvet suit composed of jacket and knee-length pants over pink shirt, with lace at collar; brown stockings and black leather shoes (one missing).
Object Number: 
INV.8549a
Marks: 
impressed: on back of head: "167" impressed: on back of neck: "o"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
23265
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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