The Historiscope Panorama and History of Americas
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Wood, paper, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 21 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
"The Historiscope Panorama and History of Americas" panorama in a cardboard box with window cut in top to reveal a series of views that are printed on a long strip of paper housed on two spools and rotated with cranks (cranks missing); views are polychrome representations of important scenes and events in American history; the top of the box around the window is printed to look like a theater.
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.757
Marks:
lithographed: on the cover: "THE/ HISTORISCOPE/ PANORAMA & HISTORY/ OF AMERICA./ PUBLISHED BY MILTON BRADLEY & CO."
Gallery Label:
American history is livelier when viewed at the theater. This scroll, whose images appear on a "stage," incorporates scenes from the European discovery of America to the surrender of the British at the end of the Revolution.
Bibliography:
Hofer, Margaret K. "The Games We Played: The Golden Age of Board & Table Games." New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2003.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
20696
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Myriopticon Rebellion: A Historical Panorama
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Wood, paper, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 21 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
"The Myriopticon Rebellion: A Historical Panorama" panorama in a cardboard box with window cut in top to reveal a series of views that are printed on a long strip of paper housed on two spools and rotated with cranks (cranks missing); views are polychrome representations of important scenes and events in American history; the top of the box around the window is printed to look like a theater; an eight page script and packet of tiny admission tickets accompanying the panorama.
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.756
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "THE/ Myriopticon./ A HISTORICAL/ PANORAMA/ REBELLION./ PUBLISHED BY/ MILTON BRADLEY & CO. SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
20656
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature bowl
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Buff-colored earthenware miniature bowl with tab handle pierced with hole; three brown slip-trailed stripes on exterior.
Object Number:
INV.9663
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20471
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 in. ( 3.2 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Miniature earthenware pitcher with strap handle and spout; clear lead glaze throughout.
Object Number:
INV.9661
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20465
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature shoe
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Miniature ceramic shoe decorated with gold paint.
Object Number:
INV.10297
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20412
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Square textile piece w/lace trim
Classification:
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Doll's pillow sham of pink cotton with white, net-like cotton overlay with lace border; machine sewn.
Object Number:
INV.11495
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
20410
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Square textile piece w/lace trim
Classification:
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Doll's pillow sham of pink cotten with white, net-like cotton overlay with lace border; machine sewn.
Object Number:
INV.11496
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
20409
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature dust pan
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Iron, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. ( 3.8 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Miniature enameled iron dust pan.
Object Number:
INV.9186
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
20408
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature food molds (4)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Copper, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 5 in. ( 3.2 x 14.6 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Set of four miniature tinned copper food molds, swirled-shape, shell-shaped, and fluted.
Object Number:
INV.9700
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20405
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature set of dishes (23)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Each (platter - total of 2): 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (9.5 x 12.1 cm)
Description:
Set of twenty-three miniature pearlware dishes decorated with blue transfer printed star design with a Chinoiserie border pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.10258
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:
20404
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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