Sedan chair
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Shell, leather, textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 16 1/2 x 5 in. ( 15.2 x 41.9 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Sedan chair made of dark brown shell with folding leather top and orangish (badly stained) textile covering interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1941.374
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
18509
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 9 moveable field fortifications
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Sheet metal, paint
Dimensions:
each: 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Seven stamped sheet metal cylindrical and two flat fortifications painted brown.
Object Number:
INV.9163
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
18452
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coll. of 3 figures: walking man, mounted lady, Uncle Sam
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1/16 in. ( 6.4 x 7 x 0.2 cm )
Description:
Three flat tin figures, including Uncle Sam, a lady on a horse, and a man with a cane; traces of red, blue, and green paint.
Object Number:
INV.9168
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
18451
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of domestic & wild animals
Classification:
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
largest: 1 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Collection of thirty-five flat tin farm animals, including sheep, cows, horses, and goats; polychrome painted decoration.
Object Number:
INV.9170
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
18450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldier on horse
Classification:
Date:
1875-1915
Medium:
Papier-mâché, fiber, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 2 in. ( 19.7 x 16.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Molded papier-mâché soldier mounted on horse; horse is covered in felt and has red felt saddle blanket; soldier dressed in blue jacket with red trim and yellow pants; soldier is decorated with medals.
Object Number:
INV.8828
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
18436
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dollhouse furn: pier table
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Wood, marble, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 in. ( 25.1 x 9.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Miniature wooden hallstand with mirror; table top is made of marble, and base and mirror frame have gold painted scroll and foliate decoration.
Object Number:
INV.9639
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
18435
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jumping jack
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Wood, paint, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 in. ( 32.4 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden jumping jack with flat torso and limbs and head and hat carved in the round; one side represents soldier in blue and red uniform and tall cylindrical hat; on other side, figure has red costume with green and white bands and tall yellow hat with flaring brim; limbs move when string between legs is pulled.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1257
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:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
18411
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: masked figure w/disjointed legs
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Straw, wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 11 x 3 in. ( 33 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Bundled straw doll with painted wooden mask and brown hair; pair of stilt feet tucked into purple sash.
Object Number:
INV.10967
Marks:
printed: on label sewn to reverse: "MADE IN/ BALE D.E.I."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
18397
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: girl in brown and red dress on stand
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Textile, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 16 1/2 in. ( 40.6 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Handmade doll's dress with train and box pleated ruffle faced with burgundy around bottom, with burgundy patch pockets and lace collar and cuffs, trimmed with mother of pearl buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Hortense Abbott Carney
Object Number:
1923.79
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
18395
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll w/hood
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Miniature baby doll with bisque head and torso, yellow molded hair, blue painted eyes, and bisque limbs jointed at shoulder and hip; wrapped in beige cloth.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Sue Kennel
Object Number:
INV.10836
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
18394
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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