Miniature pitchfork
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Miniature sheet iron pitchfork with wooden handle.
Object Number:
INV.9470
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
13933
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature wash basin, pitcher, and pipe
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Wood, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall (pipe): 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in. (1.9 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Miniature brown plastic pipe and miniature turned wood wash basin and double-handed pitcher (both with black painted bands).
Object Number:
INV.8838
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
13932
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature mirror
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Glass, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 in. ( 0.3 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Miniature mirror composed of an ivory frame around reflective glass.
Object Number:
INV.11513
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
13925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature mug
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Earthenware miniature mug with clear glaze, bulbous body, and strap handle.
Object Number:
INV.9673
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
13923
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature iron
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 3 in. ( 4.4 x 4.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cast iron miniature iron in the shape of a swan; painted white and black.
Object Number:
INV.9455
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
13920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature ladle
Classification:
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 9.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Miniature brass ladle with iron handle.
Object Number:
INV.9566
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
13918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature potted plant
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Wood, textile, paper, wire
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 x 2 in. ( 12.7 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Miniature potted plant composed of a painted wood pot and paper, wire, and textile plant.
Object Number:
INV.9299
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
13917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mechanical toy (pedlar with cart)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, textile, plaster, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 4 in. ( 18.4 x 24.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Pedlar with two wheel wooden hand cart painted blue with black trim; pedlar has jointed wooden body, painted plaster head, black head, and light brown clothing; metal rods connect pedlar's legs to axle, so that he walks when wheels are turned.
Object Number:
INV.8244
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whirligig
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 21.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Jointed figure carved out of wood, with small bells attached to the end of each arm, mounted on top of wooden spindle attached to a circular base; wooden bead on spindle shaft is all that remains of spinning mechanism.
Object Number:
INV.8061
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
13913
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jumping jack
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Wood, papier-mâché, paint, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 36.8 x 8.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden jumping jack with flat torso and limbs and papier-mâché head and collar; double body painted on both sides to represent the clown Harlequin (yellow, green, and lavender costume on one side and yellow, blue, and red costume on the other side); limbs move when string between legs is pulled.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1256
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:
13912
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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