Chalkware (mantel ornament: leaf spray)
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 6 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 25.4 x 17.1 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Chalkware mantel ornament in the form of a leaf spray mounted on a square base; painting light green with orange and black accents.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1141a
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of base: "p"
handwritten: collector's label affixed to inner wall of base: "2373 / 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:
5139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (seated boy)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 in. ( 29.2 x 14 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Chalkware figurine of a youth in short, skirted costume (chiton) with elbow-length sleeves and V-neck, with accents painted in dark yellow, brown and red; youth is seated on tree stump, wears dark yellow hat, and holds red heart-shaped object to his breast; low rectangular base with canted corners, painted dark yellow.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.630
Marks:
handwritten in graphite on inner wall of plaster: "1236 / Amer." and "2036 / Amer."
handwritten in graphite on back of base: "6290-X.EA-C"
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:
5030
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (dog)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 6 x 3 1/4 in. ( 18.4 x 15.2 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Chalkware dog with textured head and front quarters with yellow, red and black spots, black ears and tail and red collar; rectangular base with flaring profile has three sides painted yellow with short red and black stripes.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1145
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:
4969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware ("Bloomer Girl")
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-60
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 26 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Full-length chalkware figurine of a young woman ("Bloomer Girl") in brown hat and brown knee-length skirt with white bloomers; on rounded yellow base with red and black stripes; painted on one side only.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1128
Marks:
handwritten in graphite: on interior of base: "1879 / Amer."
Gallery Label:
The subject of the "Bloomer Girl" has been traced to a Currier & Ives print.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4596
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (parrot)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 in. ( 21 x 11.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden parrot with body painted cream color with black, red and yellow spots; wings with black, red and yellow stripes; yellow legs and feet; tall oval base is painted green and has holes drilled in it for insertion of pegs carved in various shapes and painted green, yellow and red.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
INV.7959
Bibliography:
Black, Mary C., "Make believe and make do: American children's toys," Antiques, December 1962, pp. 620-623.
Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Wood Carving. Cleveland: World Publishing Company, 1952, pp. 104-105.
Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design. New York, Macmillan, 1950, pp. 135-137.
Flower, Milton E., "Wilhelm Schimmel and Aaron Mountz wood carvers," [exhibition catalog], Williamsburg, Va. : Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection, 1965.
Lichten, Frances, Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania. New York, C. Scribner's sons; London, C. Scribner's sons, ltd., 1946. p. 115.
Robacker, Earl F., "Pennsylvania German Wood Carvings," Antiques, June 1946, pp. 369-371.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
4535
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (clock)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 21 x 14 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Chalkware mantel ornament; rectangular form with cardboard clock face displayed in circular hole in front; base with green and red stripes, yellow cornice with red dots, and rosettes and other raised details on front painted yellow, red and green; rectangular opening in top (possibly meant to be used as a watch holder).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1142b
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of base: "f 60" and "2263 / 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:
4532
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (clock)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 21 x 14 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Chalkware mantel ornament; rectangular form with cardboard clock face displayed in circular hole in front; yellow base and cornice, with rosettes and other raised details on front painted red, green and yellow; rectangular opening in top (possibly meant to be used as a watch holder).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1142a
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of base: "g 52"
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:
4469
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (hunter with rabbit)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint, twine
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 12.7 x 3.2 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine on small circular base; standing male figure carrying on his back a rabbit(?), which is joined to one hand with a short length of twine; red jacket and black trousers.
Object Number:
INV.8174
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3457
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (male figure)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 22.9 x 8.3 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine mounted on low oblong base; standing male figure wearing black top hat, black knee-length tunic, white stockings, and black boots; brown painted base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8161
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on collector's label affixed to underside of base: "380/Ger"
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:
3456
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (man holding chicken)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 8.9 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine; kneeling male figure (no base) with arms (now detached) carved separately; wearing green coat, lavender trousers and black boots, and holding brown painted chicken (also carved separately).
Object Number:
INV.8171
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
2139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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