Miniature figurine
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Miniature glass stag figurine.
Object Number:
INV.10250
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
13691
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Squeak toy (baby in cradle)
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Cloth, wood, papier-mâché, leather, paint, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 7 x 6 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Squeak toy with molded papier-mâché baby in wooden cradle mounted on rectangular base/bellows, which is, in turn, mounted on rockers; baby's head painted with blue eyes, black hair, and pink lips; he/she is tucked into fabric bedclothes and bound in with a blue ribbon; the cradle is painted yellow with brown swags and designs.
Object Number:
INV.11517
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13690
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Squeak toy (baby in cradle)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Cloth, wood, papier-mâché, leather, paint, paper, lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Squeak toy with molded papier-mâché baby in wooden cradle mounted on rectangular base/bellows, which is in turn mounted on rockers; baby's head is painted with black hair and black eyes; a lace collar surrounds the head and the baby is tucked into calico bedclothes; cradle painted yellow with red, blue, and green designs.
Object Number:
INV.11519
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13689
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Miniature metal spoon.
Object Number:
INV.1471
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
13688
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature roasting pan
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Iron, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 in. ( 3.2 x 8.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Miniature enameled iron roasting pan.
Object Number:
INV.9185
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
13687
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldiers on accordion rack
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 6.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Eleven wooden toy soldiers; painted black hats, red coats, white pants; pierced holes in their wooden disc bases fit onto pegs of wooden accordion rack.
Object Number:
INV.8742
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
13686
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldier
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 5.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Wooden toy soldier; painted black cylindrical hat with red plume, blue jacket, red pants, black shoes, green disc base; carrying drum.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.501
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
13685
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat: beret w/pom pom
Classification:
Date:
1875-1915
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Crocheted blue wool doll's beret with pompom.
Object Number:
INV.11525
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
13684
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Harpsichord
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Wood, paper, brass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 14 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature wooden square piano with hinged lid revealing paper keys; decorated with painted garland and the name "ASTOR" in gold paint.
Object Number:
INV.7802
Marks:
stamped: on bottom: "TYNIETOY" below tree, house and chair
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
13681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hand mirror w/tassel
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Glass, textile, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 9.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Doll's hand mirror with oval mirror in metal setting mounted on metal backing with red cloth cover and turned brass handle; red tassel tied to handle.
Object Number:
INV.11018
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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