Miniature Furniture, Large Corner Cabinet
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1983
Medium:
Mahogany, glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 39.4 x 19 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Scale model of corner cabinet in mahogany and glass, with pair of glazed doors, glazing on sides, carved gable motif on top, and brass hardware.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. William P. Yankauer
Object Number:
1983.37i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1983
eMuseum Object ID:
17680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll, boy
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, paint, linen, silk, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 in. ( 36.8 x 13.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden boy doll with turned head and torso; arms jointed at shoulder and elbow; legs at knee and hip; tan linen vest, blue cotton jacket, white silk trousers over white cotton trousers edged with lace; face painted white with black hair, blue eyes, pink cheeks, and red lips.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.472
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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
17675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: white gown
Classification:
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Ceramic, composition, textile, hair, leather, glass, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 22.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Doll with bisque socket head, brown wig with pin curls and barrettes glued to pate, brown glass eyes, open mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; composition body with limbs jointed at hips and shoulders; muslin dress with high waist, long sleeves, and eyelet lace trim over eyelet lace-trimmed shift, with black leather shoes.
Object Number:
INV.10834
Marks:
impressed: on back of head: "A 7 / 0 M"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
17674
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Nickel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 x 1 in. ( 6.4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Miniature cast nickel candlestick.
Object Number:
Z.216
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
17484
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature candlesticks (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of miniature tin candlesticks painted blue.
Object Number:
INV.9352ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
17435
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Smashed Up Locomotive
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Wood, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
box: 2 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 21.6 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
"The Smashed Up Locomotive" picture puzzle with sixty-nine paper covered cardboard pieces that make up an illustration of a train engine pulling a green open car; in a wooden box with an applied paper label with an image of an man an a box watching a sunset; box cover lithographed with the inscription, "THE SMASHED UP/ LOCOMOTIVE/ A MECHANICAL PUZZLE/ FOR BOYS./ MILTON BRADLEY/ & CO./ SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.390
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "THE SMASHED UP/ LOCOMOTIVE/ A MECHANICAL PUZZLE/ FOR BOYS./ MILTON BRADLEY/ & CO./ SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
17295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature vase
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Miniature ceramic vase decorated with blue stripes.
Object Number:
INV.10113
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
17281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Birds (2)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal (probably tin and/or iron), paint
Dimensions:
Part (duck): 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. (3.8 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Two molded three-dimensional metal birds, both with tan painted bodies and orange beaks; duck has a black head and yellow eyes, while the other, possibly a swan, has a tan head and black eyes.
Object Number:
INV.8198
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
17276
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature wall clock
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Miniature wooden wall clock with metal eagle finial and painted decoration.
Object Number:
INV.7807
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "... TOYS [illegible]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
17271
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature bird figurine
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature blown glass bird figurine on a triangular stand.
Object Number:
INV.10182
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
16987
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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