Jack-in-the box
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, composition, textile, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (open): 4 x 2 3/4 x 5 in. (10.2 x 7 x 12.7 cm)
Description:
Wooden jack-in-the-box with clown figure in wooden box decorated with dots cut out of paper and stuck on to box; composition clown head with molded and painted facial features including blue eyes, wide red mouth, and slashes of orange on cheeks, with blue cap; head is mounted on wooden disk covered with orange cloth; metal coil is covered with paper sleeve.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1260
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:
23698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Composition, textile, wood, leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 10 x 2 in. ( 34.3 x 25.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Doll with composition shoulder head, molded yellow hair, molded and painted facial features including black painted eyes and closed mouth; stuffed body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and wooden lower arm, with crudely carved fingers, divided leg with stuffed kid upper leg and wooden lower leg, painted to resemble black boots with gold buttons; flowered dress with shawl sewn across chest and tiered skirt with scalloped hem and elaborate fringes over petticoat of similar pattern and cotton knickers; dress ornamented with cloth-covered buttons.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1219
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:
23692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured flask: J.K.B. eagle insignia, green
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1815-1836
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 x 2 in. ( 18.4 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Green lead glass figured flask blown in full-size two-part mold (McKearin GIV-3) with hand-tooled flared finish, rectangular body with rounded shoulders, Masonic arch and Masonic symbols on obverse, American eagle with banner above and cartouche below containing the text "JKB", and flat base with slight pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.959
Marks:
in relief: on obverse: "JK/B"
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:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
23682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1829-1835
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass salt; rectangular with columnar sides; eagle with shield flanked by stars on sides and willow tree with four tulips on ends; sunburst on base; four tapered cylindrical feet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1077
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:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
23677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt: Pressed Glass Cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 9.5 x 7 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue pressed lead glass salt; oval form decorated with stylized peacock feathers around sides; flower inside eight-pointed star on base; oval foot (Neal PO4).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.944
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:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
23676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Composition, textile, leather, hair, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 7 x 2 in. ( 32.4 x 17.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Doll with composition shoulder head, brown hair wig with long curls attached to head, black pupilless glass eyes, molded and painted facial features including closed mouth and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with complete kid arm, cloth hand with separate fingers, and complete leg; multicolored patterned dress with short sleeves and tiered skirt, embellished with ruffles, over long cream-colored knickers with embroidered hem; brown leather booties with red trim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1218
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
23654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1826-1835
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. ( 18.4 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Green non-lead glass figured flask blown in a full-size two-part mold (McKearin GI-14) with hand-tooled cylindrical finish and ovoid body; on obverse, portrait of George Washington with inscription "GENERAL WASHINGTON" in oval frame; on reverse, in oval frame, American eagle grasping cartouche with inscription "T. W. D" with rays and inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM" above eagle; on sides, inscription "KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA / ADAMS & JEFFERSON JULY 4. A. D. 1776"; oval base with blowpipe mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.743
Marks:
in relief: on obverse: "GENERAL WASHINGTON"
in relief: on reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "T. W. D"
in relief: on sides: "KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA / ADAMS & JEFFERSON JULY 4. A. D. 1776"
Gallery Label:
This flask commemorates the deaths of Adams and Jefferson which occurred on July 4, 1826. "T. W. D" stands for Thomas W. Dyott, owner of Kensington Glass Works.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
23642
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wall pocket or match holder
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 28.6 x 12.1 x 7 cm )
Description:
Wall pocket with cut-out circle at top, sloping sides, and rectangular enclosure at bottom; joined with wrought nails.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1601
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:
23601
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Papier mâché, textile, leather, straw, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 8 x 2 in. ( 35.6 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Doll with papier mâché shoulder head, simply molded black hair, molded and painted facial features including blue eyes and closed mouth; stuffed cloth body with complete kid arm, separate fingers, and thumb sewn on to hand with separate panel, complete stuffed cloth leg; hair embellished with snood at back of head topped off with large black bow, ethnic costume consisting of long white sleeves, green top covered with heavily embroidered breastplate, plain apron over red and green skirt, over white petticoat, brown leather slippers; straw hat with pink and blue flowers sewn to proper right hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1208
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:
23594
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Opaque blue and white, lead glass; pressed. Salt; rectangular with columnar sides; textured diamond grid on four sides; sunburst on base; four tapered cylindrical feet (Neal SD7).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.940
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:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
23573
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








