block plane with saw teeth
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 6 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden toothing plane composed of a boat-shaped stock perforated by a central opening through which an iron serrated blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with a wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Object Number:
1948.452
Marks:
impressed: on front of stock: "[?]OODMAN & HUSS&/HAMMACHER"
impressed: on blade: "W.P" and hallmark/"WARRANTED/WARD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12458
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bench for weaving eel traps
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 1/2 x 60 x 28 in. ( 108 x 152.4 x 71.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden bench for weaving eel traps; rectangular seat with carved star mounted on plank with horizontal side supports; curved wooden section projects from end opposite seat to support one end of trap mold; other end of mold is lodged in pierced projection mounted on seat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Professor Gustave Noback
Object Number:
1944.355b
Gallery Label:
This bench enabled an eel fisherman to weave consistently-shaped traps through the use of a mold. Eel traps combine a long woven cone-shaped tunnel that is used to draw the eel into a larger woven basket. Once in, the eel frequently could not find its way back out. Eels were lured into the traps by bait or by their own natural instinct to seek dark enclaves in which to hide. Native to the bays and estuaries around New York City, eels were a staple among nineteenth century fishermen. Although eels inhabit the waters of New York year-round, fishermen often trapped them during the winter months when venturing out to open water proved too risky.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11614
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Basket
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wicker, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. ( 71.8 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Woven wicker carrying basket of tall cylindrical shape with top edge and bottom covered with leather; leather carrying strap woven through basket at top and near base.
Object Number:
INV.715
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11556
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Die
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden die with carved image of a stoneware jar.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.54
Gallery Label:
This die is part of a set of dies that were used by the Crolius potteries on advertisements and price lists.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
11136
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Die
Classification:
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden die with carved image of a stoneware pitcher.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number:
1925.65
Gallery Label:
This die is part of a group that were in the possession of the Crolius pottery. Two of the dies - the potter at his wheel and the smoking kiln - were used in decorating the silk ribbon of the Potter's Society (see INV.4357).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1838
eMuseum Object ID:
9542
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
block plane
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 15.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Wooden trying plane composed of a rectangular stock with a flat sole perforated by a central slit through which a straight edge blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with a wooden wedge; a curved handle is attached to the fore end of the stock.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Dey
Object Number:
1942.430
Marks:
impressed: on blade: "W. BUTCHER / [illeg]"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the plane belonged to the donor's grandfather, William McAllister, who was a ship's carpenter.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9460
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco shop figure
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1880-1910
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 7 x 6 1/2 in. ( 72.4 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Cast iron figure of Indian maiden with tobacco leaf in her left hand and packaged tobacco in her right hand; figure painted red, blue and yellow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.321
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:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
9023
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trade sign
Classification:
Date:
1810-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 4 in. ( 47 x 34.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden trade sign in the shape of a man's boot.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1953.300
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
8872
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sign fragment: XI
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/2 x 10 x 2 1/4 in. ( 62.2 x 25.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Roughly rectangular sign fragment with letters (or numeral) "IX" cast in metal and mounted on wooden board; traces of gilding on metal.
Object Number:
INV.8824
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8814
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bootmaker's sign
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Leather, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 2 in. ( 36.8 x 11.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden model of a man's square toed boot covered with leather and suspended from a metal chain with an s-hook at the end.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7928
Marks:
handwritten: bottom of heel, on sticker: "2586 / Germ."
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:
8798
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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