Toy settee, rocking chair, and side chairs (2)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Part (settee): 7 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 3 in. (18.4 x 29.2 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Toy wood settee, rocking chair, and pair of side chairs; painted red with yellow trim.
Object Number:
INV.5240a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22911
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature Furniture, Provincial Desk
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1983
Medium:
Mahogany, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. ( 10.8 x 16.5 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Scale model in mahogany of provincial desk with ogee-curved drawer front and front molding, six side drawers, and brass hardware.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. William P. Yankauer
Object Number:
1983.37aa
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1983
eMuseum Object ID:
22910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Basket Maker Booth
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, wicker, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. ( 21.9 x 24.1 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Miniature basket maker's stall made of wood, with sloping roof and one open side with low counter; eighteen wicker baskets are inside, either hanging from rafters or stacked.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.5255a-p
Marks:
printed: in gold on purple paper label above storefront: "BASKET MAKER"
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22898
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, leather, wood, hair, metal, glass, paint
Dimensions:
with base: 18 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 9 in.
Description:
Fashion doll with bisque swivel head, blond wig elaborately coiffed with braids piled on top of head, pierced ears with one earring, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm connected to bisque lower arm with tenon joint, and molded hand, divided leg with Universal joint at knee, and brown leather boots buttoned up sides; green silk long-sleeved dress with high neckline, basque, and train, with fabric embroidered with flowers and covered with sheer textile and variety of trims including black lace, over petticoat with ruffle, flannel petticoat, and knickers with lace trim; elaborate green velvet bonnet with artificial flowers and black lace, tied with green ribbon, and watch on chain around neck; doll mounted on base, with clothes sewn on.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. W. Merritt Post (Katherine E. Van Nest Post)
Object Number:
1935.47
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this doll was used by the donor and entitled "Miss Flora McFlimsy of Madison Square." "Flora McFlimsy" was the name given to various dolls with trunks of clothes (See Publications). The name was taken from the poem "Nothing to Wear" by William Allan Butler, published in Harper's Weekly in 1857. Also according to accession records, the doll made her debut at the NYC Sanitary Fair in 1864.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
22896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ida Ann (Doll)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Wax, textile, leather, hair, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 x 17 1/2 x 7 in. ( 71.1 x 44.4 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Doll with wax shoulder head, long brown wig, black glass pupilless eyes, closed mouth, and tinted face; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and blue stuffed kid lower arm, separate fingers, complete stuffed cloth leg with knee indicated by row of stitching; green and brown checked dress with fringed sleeves, smocked apron with embroidered ribbon at waist, over petticoat and knickers with lace trim; pink stockings and black velvet slippers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. W. Merritt Post (Katherine E. Van Nest Post)
Object Number:
1935.46
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this doll was named "Ida Ann." A further note says that "Ida Ann Coles became Mrs. Jacob Janeway Van Nest." The doll may have been named after the donor's mother or step-mother (another record notes that Jacob Janeway Van Nest was the father of the donor). The doll belonged to Catherine V. Williams, half-sister of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
22895
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Boy Doll
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Wax, composition, textile, wood, leather, metal, hair, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 6 x 2 in. ( 35.6 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Boy doll with wax over composition shoulder head, blond curly hair inserted in head, black glass pupilless eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with bellows (possibly kid) situated in torso, stuffed cloth upper arm and composition lower arm with molded hand, divided leg composed of stuffed kid upper leg and wooden lower leg, painted to resemble boots; brown suit composed of jacket and trousers with trim along facings and cuffs, and metal beads attached for decoration at waist, white pleated shirt with single button and collar; blue ribbon tied in bow tie at neck; when chest is squeezed, doll squeaks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Marguerite Weidenman
Object Number:
1946.104
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this doll was made by Miss Mary Brownell of Hartford, CT, as a Christmas present for Elise Weidenman, sister of the donor. The doll was named "George."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
22892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Second Rhode Island Regiment of Infantry
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1936
Medium:
Lead, paint, cardboard
Dimensions:
each: 3 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Ten cast lead soldiers painted with blue jackets with red trim, white shirts, and black hats and boots; divided into two groups of five and housed in original boxes.
Credit Line:
Gift of R.H. Gallatin
Object Number:
INV.8842
Marks:
written: in ink on each box lid: "Pres by/ RH Galletin July 9, 1936"
Printed: in blue on each box lid: "Copyright by Donald Sanford/ Jamestown, Rhode Island"; "RHODE ISLAND TERCENTENARY" around "1639-1936"
Printed: in blue on each box lid: "Second Rhod
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1936
eMuseum Object ID:
22891
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 10 x 3 in. ( 45.7 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Doll with glazed porcelain shoulder head, black molded hair, blue painted eyes, closed mouth, and red tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm, glazed porcelain lower arm and molded hand, divided leg with gusseted knee and brown high-heeled boots; biscuit-colored satin gown with lace sleeves, ribbon trim, and red edging over lace-trimmed petticoat and knickers, and black velvet ribbon choker with rhinestone at center.
Object Number:
INV.5246
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
22890
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 40.6 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Doll with glazed porcelain shoulder head, black molded hair with part, blue painted eyes, closed mouth, and red tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with complete stuffed kid arm, separate fingers, divided leg with leather high-heeled boots with decorative buttons on side; knee-length, short-sleeve printed dress with red checkered apron, lace-trimmed petticoat and knickers, and red striped lower legs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1226
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:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
22889
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 10 x 3 in. ( 40.6 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Lady doll with glazed porcelain shoulder head, black hair molded in braided and coiled bun, blue painted eyes, closed mouth, and red tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with complete stuffed kid arm, separate fingers, and divided leg; two-piece embroidered orange costume consisting of short-sleeve jacket and long gathered skirt, matching bonnet with lace trim, elbow-length, fingerless lace gloves, petticoats with lace trim, and knee-high stockings.
Object Number:
INV.5211
Marks:
written: in ink on upper leg: "[20]4013"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
22888
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








