Doll
Classification:
Date:
1950-1970
Medium:
Plastic, textile, fiber, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 7 x 5 in. ( 19.7 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Molded plastic doll; bright pink cape with white fake fur sleeves over purple and gold dress; black velvet hat with pink and lace border; fake jewels on collar and hat.
Object Number:
INV.10944
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
22989
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
2 dolls in case w/cradle
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Wax, textile, wood, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 11 1/8 x 3 in. ( 30.5 x 28.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Tableau mounted in wooden case with backing painted blue, composed of two dolls standing at each side of cradle with baby; dolls with poured wax shoulder heads, painted hair, and black bead eyes; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and wax lower arm, divided leg with stuffed cloth upper leg and wax lower leg; white silk dresses with high waists and short sleeves; improvised baby made of wax, wire, and textile in cradle composed of metal frame supported by beaded wire.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. S. D. Burchenal
Object Number:
1956.57
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this shadow box was brought from France ca. 1870 by the donor's aunt, who lived all her life at 56 Morton Street, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
22986
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Caissons (2) and wagon
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
largest: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 5 in. ( 4.4 x 3.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Two caisson carriages without caissons, and one elaborate wagon with pierced military symbols; all vehicles are three dimensional and drawn by pairs of flat horses with single riders; painted with polychrome decoration.
Object Number:
Z.370
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
22984
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: boy w/checkered scarf
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Plastic, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 8.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Molded plastic boy doll; blue shirt, black and white checked pants, and red and white checked scarf.
Object Number:
INV.10919
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
22983
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cavalry officer on horseback
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Cast metal cavalry officer on rearing horse; single hollow-cast piece with one rotating arm with sword; painted with red jacket, blue pants, and brown horse.
Object Number:
Z.369
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
22982
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldier
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 in. ( 25.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden toy soldier; painted black cylindrical hat with red plume, blue jacket, red pants, black shoes, green disc base; carrying gun and sword.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.504
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
22981
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldier
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 in. ( 25.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden toy soldier; painted black cylindrical hat with red plume, blue jacket, red pants, black shoes, green disc base; carrying gun and sword.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.505
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
22980
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll w/bouquet
Classification:
Date:
1850-1910
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 6 x 3 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Doll with glazed porcelain head, torso, and arms (one piece), with white molded hair, corsage of flowers attached to shoulder, and orange painted top with white flared sleeves, with stuffed cloth body and legs sewn on by hand; improvised silk organza gown with lace and ribbon trim over flowered muslin petticoat and plain knickers, with ribbons tied around ankles.
Object Number:
INV.10937
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
22979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldier
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 in. ( 25.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden toy soldier; painted black cylindrical hat with red plume, blue jacket, red pants, black shoes, green disc base; carrying gun and sword.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.512
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:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
22978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Toy soldiers, assorted
Classification:
Date:
1870-1917
Medium:
Lead, paint
Dimensions:
Part (foot soldiers): 2 3/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. (6 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Collection of 47 cast lead soldiers including foot soldiers in various uniforms, members of a military band, cavalry in two sizes and uniforms, and a gun carriage with horse and rider; painted with polychrome uniforms and other features.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
INV.9300
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1917
eMuseum Object ID:
22977
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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