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:
1937.1141b
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of base: "p"
handwritten: collector's label affixed to inner wall of base: "2374 / 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:
17763
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Weathervane with eagle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
sheet iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 123 x 37 in. ( 312.4 x 94 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron weathervane with sheet iron flying eagle cut in silhouette fastened to pole by two straps; compass rose set perpendicular to pole; large bolt at top with iron spikes protruding.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1167
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
17712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (male figure with trumpet)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 4 in. ( 14.3 x 2.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine on small rectangular base; standing male figure blowing elongated trumpet; black hat, dark brown suit, and green base.
Object Number:
INV.8163
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (male figure with flute)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 in. ( 13.3 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine; standing male figure playing the flute; with black hat, brown vest, and gold shirt and trousers.
Object Number:
INV.8166
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14140
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (dog and puppy)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 15.9 x 24.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden dog and puppy on base; dog painted black and puppy painted white.
Object Number:
INV.4495
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (Man playing harp)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine on small square base; standing male figure with harp in hands (harp carved separately); black hat, green jacket, and black trousers.
Object Number:
INV.8170
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (male figure kneeling)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 4.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine; kneeling male figure (no base) with brown jacket, gray trousers, and black boots; hat missing and right arm detached.
Object Number:
INV.8173
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (male figure carrying jugs)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figure on (broken) circular base; standing male figure with a jug handle (jugs missing) held in each hand; black hat, brown jacket, red trousers, black boots, and green base.
Object Number:
INV.8168
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14075
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (male figure)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 17.1 x 9.2 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figure on oval base; standing male figure with one outstretched arm and one arm bent at the elbow (arms carved separately), wearing dark brown trousers and collarless jacket.
Object Number:
INV.8167
Marks:
impressed: on underside of base: "[compass-Masonic symbol?] / 10 Mêtres"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
14074
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (Male christ figure w/detachable legs)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden Christ figure with arms and legs made separately; arms are pinned at shoulder; legs, which have dowel extensions at top and bottom, are removable.
Object Number:
INV.8169
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on label affixed to back: "631"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
14073
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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