Carved Bird
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Unpainted carved wooden bird.
Object Number:
INV.8136
Marks:
handwritten: circular label, underside of base: "448 / AM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12826
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (bird)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 6.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden bird on roughly oval base; upright figure with folded wings and stout legs; red, yellow and black paint (now mostly abraded).
Object Number:
INV.8156
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (leaf fragment)
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 7 x 3.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Brown painted carved wooden leaf fragment with nail point protruding through back.
Object Number:
INV.8754
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
12352
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mantel ornament in shape of pinecone
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 23.5 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Chalkware mantel ornament in the shape of a pine cone mounted on a circular pedestal with square base; painted yellow with spots of red.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.1136
Marks:
hand written: affixed to interior of base: "2368/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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (ewe and lamb)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 9 x 3 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 22.9 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Chalkware ewe and lamb with textured bodies and painted details on faces, reclining together on rectangular base.
Object Number:
INV.625
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of plaster: "1606"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (dog)
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 9 x 7 in. ( 30.5 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift from an unidentified source
Object Number:
INV.648
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
12132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (cat and mouse)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Chalkware cat, painted grey, with black and white mouse in mouth, seated on low oblong base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1151
Marks:
hand written: collector's label affixed to inner wall of base: "2372/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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (bust of a woman)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. ( 34.3 x 17.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Chalkware bust of a woman with black dress trimmed in red, black hair with yellow comb, and red lips, earrings, and necklace; on green base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1138
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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (cat) Chalkware (cat)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 13.7 x 8.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
Chalkware cat painted yellow with black spots; red ears and mouth; seated on low rectangular base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1146
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of base: "$1.50"
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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (rooster)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 17.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Chalkware rooster with yellow wings and tail with brown stripes, red comb and wattles, and black beak; on circular base with green border.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1144
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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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