Napoleon Bonaparte, mounted
Classification:
Date:
1875-1915
Medium:
Lead, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 7 x 6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cast lead horse ridden by detachable uniformed man cast in riding position; decorated in polychrome enamels.
Object Number:
INV.9160
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
14224
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug with hinged lid
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 2.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Miniature metal mug with octagonal cylindrical body, hinged lid, and scroll handle.
Object Number:
INV.1464
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14219
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mold
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature fluted tin food mold.
Object Number:
INV.1453
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
14217
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature mold
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Copper, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature tinned copper mold with fluted sides and flower base.
Object Number:
INV.1454
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
14216
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 24.8 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Cast iron still bank representing the Statue of Liberty, with torch and tablet, on pedestal, painted yellow; cast details of drapery and stonework, openings in pedestal, with stairs leading away; slot (for coins) at top of pedestal.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Object Number:
1998.42
Marks:
impressed: on slot on bottom: "PAT FEB 2, 1875"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14214
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Model hand pump fire fighting cart
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1874
Medium:
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 12 x 6 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 30.5 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron hand water pumper consisting of blue frame with brown border; frame includes hinged storage cisterns at each end and red end-stroke pump handles with gold knobs; plain wheels with spokes forming floral pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.485
Marks:
stencilled: between two lines of scrollwork, on each side of pumper: "EXCELSIOR"
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:
1874
eMuseum Object ID:
14211
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Minute man
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Stamped metal silhouette of Minute Man soldier mounted on rectangular base, with blue, red, black, and white painted details.
Object Number:
INV.1484
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
14210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature tree
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 4.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Miniature painted cast tin tree.
Object Number:
INV.10055
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
14209
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: in long white dress
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, composition, hair, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (doll): 26 x 16 x 5 in. (66 x 40.6 x 12.7 cm)
Description:
Bébé Jumeau with bisque swivel head, long brown hair wig with bangs, blue glass eyes, open/closed mouth, pierced ears with earrings, and tinted face; composition body with ball-and-socket joints, molded hands and feet; long white christening dress extending several inches past doll's feet, with open lace front and lace cuffs and hem over woolen petticoat with piped trim.
Object Number:
INV.11122
Marks:
stamped: in ink on lower back: "JUMEAU/MÉDAILLE D'OR/ PARIS"
impressed: on back of neck: "12X"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
14207
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 3 skirts
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Textile, glass
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Three homemade miniature doll skirts, two black and one pale green; each with draw string waist; one black skirt has black beads sewn into one panel.
Object Number:
INV.11542
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14205
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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