Brandreth Columbian ABC for the Little Ones
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1876
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 18.4 x 13 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
"Brandreth Columbian ABC for the Little Ones" children's book with 16 paper pages with lithographed vignettes accompanied by letters and sayings as well as advertisements and images from the Centennial Exposition of 1876; chromolithographed cover of a girl poking her head through a map; cover inscribed, "BRANDRETH/ COLUMBIAN/ A B C/ FOR/ THE LITTLE ONES." Provided by the manufacturers of Brandreth's Pills and other patent medicines, see 2002.1.772, 2002.1.799, 2002.1.2207
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.781
Marks:
lithographed: on the front cover: "BRANDRETH/ COLUMBIAN/ A B C/ FOR/ THE LITTLE ONES."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
21925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Alphabet Birds
Classification:
Date:
1885
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 8 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 27.3 x 21.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
"Alphabet Birds" children's book with 12 linen pages with chromolithographed images of birds accompanied by lines of an alphabetical poem about birds; chromolithographed cover with two medallions, each with a bird and flowers; back cover shows a turkey, ship and four bird medallions; cover inscribed, "ALPHABET/ BIRDS/ COPYRIGHTED 1885/ BY/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. N. Y."
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.779
Marks:
lithographed: on the cover: "ALPHABET/ BIRDS/ COPYRIGHTED 1885/ BY/ McLOUGHLIN BROS. N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
21924
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Alphabet blocks
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
Each (block): 2 3/4 x 4 x 7/8 in. (7 x 10.2 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Nine nine paper covered wooden alphabet blocks; each block lithographed with two sequential letters of the alphabet and images that begin with that letter on the obverse, and a single letter and an image depicting that letter on the reverse; sides chromolithographed with letters of the alphabet on two sides.
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.274
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
21922
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of doll clothes (white)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall (nightgown): 15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm)
Description:
Doll's clothing consisting of a white cotton nightgown; white cotton petticoat with frills; white cotton jacket or shirt; and white cotton apron trimmed with lace; hand sewn.
Object Number:
INV.8542
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
21918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of doll clothes (blue)
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Part (skirt): 12 1/2 x 19 in. (31.8 x 48.3 cm)
Description:
Doll's outfit consisting of an undergarment, skirt, jacket, belt, cape, and hat of blue silk trimmed with black lace; hat of straw with blue velvet trim; hand sewn.
Object Number:
INV.8544
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
21917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
larger: 6 x 10 in. ( 15.2 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Two doll's aprons; one apron has bib and in printed with black and gray circle pattern on white ground; other apron has no bib and is printed with red stars on a white ground.
Object Number:
INV.11234
Gallery Label:
A note found in the box in which this object was found indicates that it and the other objects in the box were the gift of Mrs. O.T. Barek, and that they were made by Mrs. Charles Kellog (Mollie Silence) in ca. 1905.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
21916
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 6 beakers
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Group of six miniature pewter pitchers.
Object Number:
INV.9928
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
21914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Hair, wood, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 10 x 6 in. ( 5.1 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Miscellaneous doll's accessories, including a blond wig, a pair of wooden shoes, a handmade grey felt hat with low crown, wide brim, and black ribbon, and one small black felt slipper.
Object Number:
INV.11000
Marks:
cloth label: glued to bottom of felt slipper: "MADE IN ITALY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21912
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 4 sailors
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1900-1935
Medium:
Lead, paint
Dimensions:
each: 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 5.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Four semi-flat lead sailors standing at attention, mounted on round, domed bases; traces of blue and green paint on one sailor.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9159
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:
1935
eMuseum Object ID:
21911
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature sconces (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 8.6 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Miniature pair of tinned sheet iron sconces.
Object Number:
INV.9735
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
21909
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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