The Comical Game of Snap
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 5 in. ( 2.9 x 16.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
"The Comical Game of Snap" card game with 23 chromolithographed playing cards in a paper covered cardboard box; box cover inscribed, "THE COMICAL GAME OF/ SNAP/ PARKER BROTHERS Inc./ SALEM, NEW YORK, LONDON".
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.690
Marks:
printed: on the box cover: "THE COMICAL GAME OF/ SNAP/ PARKER BROTHERS Inc./ SALEM, NEW YORK, LONDON".
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
11650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bisquit press
Classification:
Date:
1820-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular griddled plates, hinged with long flat arms; wrought and cast iron.
Object Number:
INV.929
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11622
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll trunk and accessories
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1867
Medium:
Wood, leather, paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 12 x 7 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 30.5 x 19 cm )
Description:
Rectangular dome-topped wooden doll trunk covered in leather with embossed geometric designs; black straps nailed with brass tacks; handles at sides and lock at front, castors on base. Original key inside trunk. Interior covered with printed paper; compartmentalized lid and lift-out tray; 2 chromolithographed figural images affixed to interior. Trunk contains various doll accessories, including a small case of toilet articles, a doll lorgnette on chain, an ivory fan, and various ribbons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. J. Dimock
Object Number:
1975.21
Gallery Label:
This doll trunk belonged to Edith Gray Richards, the mother of the donor. It contains the clothing and accessories of "Marie," a doll brought from Paris in 1867 by Augustus Cory Richards, the grandfather of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1867
eMuseum Object ID:
11551
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flute
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 42.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden flute with metal bands at either end, six metal rings adjacent to six holes in lower half, and a sliding metal band with scalloped edges on upper half.
Object Number:
INV.7908
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11304
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cradle W/mattress
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Wood, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 12.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature brown painted wooden cradle with rockers (now detached) perpendicular to length and folded piece of yellow knit textile lining the inside.
Object Number:
INV.5241
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
10702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lost Heir
Classification:
Date:
1875
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 6 in. ( 2.2 x 11.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
"Game of Lost Heir" with 32 cards representing the police forces of four cities and an instruction book in a paper covered cardboard box; box cover printed with a young boy carrying a kite; box inscribed, "LOST HEIR/ NOYES & SNOW./ WORCESTER. MASS./ SUCCESSORS TO/ WEST & LEE GAME CO./ ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS BY WEST & LEE GAME CO. 1875."
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Object Number:
2000.650
Marks:
lithographed: box cover: "LOST HEIR/ NOYES & SNOW./ WORCESTER. MASS./ SUCCESSORS TO/ WEST & LEE GAME CO./ ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS BY WEST & LEE GAME CO. 1875."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
9022
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Toy armchair
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 x 5 in. ( 26 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Toy turned wood armchair painted red with gold bands; applied paper flowers affixed to the two splats.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.5225
Marks:
Nadelman collection sticker: "557 / Amer"
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clock
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Wood, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 18.7 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Miniature wooden tall case clock with painted paper dial and details.
Object Number:
INV.7804
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "TYNIETOY" in rectangle
printed paper label: on reverse: "TYNIETOY" below tree, house, chair
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
8457
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chest of drawers
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 9 in. ( 29.8 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Wood toy chest of drawers; molded top; three drawers with brass pulls; all are supported by block feet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8769
Marks:
Nadelman collection sticker: "440 / Am"
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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
8385
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Farm wagon
Classification:
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Wood, iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 16 x 9 in. ( 16.5 x 40.6 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Wood hand truck painted green with yellow trim.
Object Number:
INV.7632ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
8321
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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