Fire Chief Harry Howard
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1857
Medium:
Polychrome painted and carved wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 100 x 66 x 44 in. ( 254 x 167.6 x 111.8 cm )
Description:
Polychrome carved wooden sculpture of male figure in fireman's uniform and hat; left arm raised with finger pointed, right hand holding holds speaking horn; on square pedestal. The sculpture is fashioned from primarily one piece of wood with additions in multiple pieces for the arms, horn, left foot, drapes and pockets of the coat, helmet, medallion, and base. The wood has been carved and painted, there are multiple layers (5-6) of paint, and a coating layer that covers portions of the sculpture.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Conservation was made possible with the generous support of John S. Tamagni in honor of his grandfather Arthur Searle, NYFD, 1886-1909
Object Number:
1937.328
Gallery Label:
This imposing figure represents Harry Howard (1822-1896), the Chief Engineer of New York City's Volunteer Fire Department from 1857 to 1860. The statue originally stood on the roof of the building erected for the Harry Howard Hose Company at 115 Christopher Street around 1853. Upon the disbanding of the company in 1865, the statue was presented to the Neptune Engine Company No. 2 of Paterson, New Jersey, and later passed into the possession of the Protection Engine Company No. 5 and the Paterson Exempt Firemen's Assocation. It was acquired by folk art collector Elie Nadelman in 1936.
Provenance:
Harry Howard Hose Company, 115 Christopher Street, ca. 1853-1865; Neptune Engine Company No. 2, Paterson, New Jersey; Protection Engine Company No. 5, Paterson, New Jersey; Paterson Exempt Firemen's Assocation, Paterson, New Jersey; The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman, 1936; purchased by N-YHS 1937.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1857
eMuseum Object ID:
22318
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sampler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1835
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 1/4 x 20 5/8 in. ( 56.5 x 52.4 cm )
Description:
Linen mourning sampler with the deceased's biographical information across the top above lines of verse, and inscription across the center, memorial and willow trees in bottom half, bordered on all sides with geometric floral motif; cross and sating stiches.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.343
Marks:
embroidered: top center, brown floss: "In memory of Susan Schnip who died march (sic) / The 20 1828 aged 16 years 6 months and 14 days."
embroidered: across center, brown floss: "Wrought by Miss Henrietta Schnip"
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:
22195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Horse and rider whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 15.6 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware whistle; mounted figure with tall hat and plume; mottled blue underglaze decoration.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9336
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
22145
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sampler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. ( 78.4 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Vertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk floss; rows of motifs and patterns in top portion; motifs include double-headed eagle, tombstone and willow tree, and baskets with flowers; birds holding wreath with monogram in center; alphabet and a crown on top of a square design in bottom portion; cross stitch and knots.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.346
Marks:
embroidered: center, gold floss: "M R"
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:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
22140
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Secretary desk and bookcase
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1770-1780
Medium:
Maple, pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 84 x 37 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. ( 213.4 x 95.3 x 47 cm )
Description:
Black painted maple Queen Anne desk and bookcase; upper part has scrolled, broken pediment and two panel doors above two drawers; lower part is slant top desk with four graduated drawers; lid opens to reveal row of ten pigeon holes above row of five drawers; shaped skirt and bracket feet; brass bail handles on brass escutcheons (not original).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1278
Marks:
written: in red chalk or wax on back of upper section "Top"
scratched: twice in back of upper section "NINA"
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:
Anderson Galleries, F.W. Fuessenich Sale, October 23-24, 1925 (lot 107); The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
22006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 4 sailors
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1900-1935
Medium:
Lead, paint
Dimensions:
each: 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 5.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Four semi-flat lead sailors standing at attention, mounted on round, domed bases; traces of blue and green paint on one sailor.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9159
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:
1935
eMuseum Object ID:
21911
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Horn, iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 x 1 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Horn, iron, and wood powder flask; Y-shaped with horn body and circular iron caps at ends; warrior with sword, standing on ground with brick structure in background is carved on front of horn; cylindrical wood mouthpiece at top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1487
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:
21890
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder horn
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1780-1840
Medium:
Horn, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 19 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Carved horn powder horn (cover end missing); horn carved with images of hunting, female figure lounging in exotic outdoor setting; spout end fluted at the neck, ribbed at the tip.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1407b
Marks:
incised: across the center: "E. O.BRIAN"
Gallery Label:
According to powder horn collector C. Stanley Jacob, this powder horn may have been made in Australia; Jacob believes it was made by a sailor.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
21889
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder horn
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Horn, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 5 1/2 x 12 in. ( 7.6 x 14 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Carved horn powder horn with wooden cover over one end with metal nail at the center; horn incised with hearts and geometric shapes, two lizards and a snake.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1404
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
21888
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1850
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 9 1/2 in. ( 38.1 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue incised bird on branch.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.926
Marks:
impressed: on front: "D. GOODALE./ HARTFORD"
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:
21827
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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