Hall's Excelsior
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1869
Medium:
Iron, wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 13 x 10.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of building, painted white with red and blue decoration, with flat, slightly curved roof with second tier surmounted by cupola, painted green; pierced decoration includes large arched windows on sides, two smaller windows and door on front of bank, and pattern of circles on back; cast inscription on front of bank above details of windows and doors; hole at side of door for pull string (missing); when string is pulled, monkey (cashier) hidden below cupola rises up; when coin is placed on desk, weight of coin causes monkey to drop down, depositing coin into bank.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.780b
Marks:
cast: on front: "HALL'S/EXCELSIOR/BANK"
printed: on paperlabel inside lid: "Cashier."
Gallery Label:
This bank is based on Patent No. 98,055, issued to John Hall of Watertown, MA on December 21, 1869, and Patent No. 162,747, also issued to John Hall, on May 4, 1875.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1869
eMuseum Object ID:
21702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood (probably oak)
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. ( 24.4 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Wood (probably oak) spoon with pierced and carved stem with leaf and blossom motifs; ovoid bowl with rat-tail carved on reverse.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.106
Inscriptions:
written: paper label affixed to reverse: "2619 / Eng"
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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
21672
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank: Newfoundland dog
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1900-1910
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 14 x 19 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cast iron still bank in the form of Newfoundland dog (standing), painted black, with package balanced on back; cast details include eyes, nose, mouth, ears, texture of fur, fringed tail, harness (painted gold), and wrapping around package with ribbon and bow (painted black and white).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1241
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:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
21579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.7 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Cast iron still bank in the form of house, painted green, with pointed roof (cast with raised diamond pattern), chimney at center of roof, pierced decoration consisting of door and windows at front and back, and slot (for coins); red painted stripe along edge of roof, all around house.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1243
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:
21578
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1934
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 11.4 x 10.2 x 6 cm )
with accessory: 2 3/8 in. ( 6 cm )
Description:
Cast iron still bank in form of office building with eight sides, curved roof, and dome with finial, with pierced decoration consisting of rows of windows and cast decoration including elaborate entrance flanked by columns, with slots (for coins) under cast inscription on each side.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1240
Marks:
cast: on front and back: "BANK"
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:
1934
eMuseum Object ID:
21576
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Profile Portrait of an Unidentified Man
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1810
Medium:
Black ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. ( 27.3 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Portrait
Credit Line:
Elie Nadelman, Museum of Folk Arts, Riverdale-on-Hudson, Bronx, New York
Object Number:
1937.1718
Gallery Label:
This primitive rendition of a full-length figure in profile was formerly attributed to Samuel Enredy Stettinius (1768-1815). It is now attributed to Maentel. a similar watercolor is owned by the New York State Historical Association, Cooperstown, New York.
Provenance:
Museum of Folk Art, Riverdale-on-Hudson, The Bronx
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
21226
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plaque
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Wood, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 1/4 x 17 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 66.7 x 45.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Vertical arched oval painting from fire engine plaque, with metal tabs at the top and bottom center; image of spread-eagle perched on globe depicting the northern hemisphere; 2 allegorical female figures in empire-style costume, figure on the left is blindfolded and holds a sword ("Justice"), figure on the right holds liberty cap at the end of a pole ("Liberty"); cartouche between the figures with landscape scene showing a river and sun burst; red banner below with "EXCELSIOR" across; image encircled with 2 rows of scroll and acanthus leaf design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.320
Marks:
painted: across banner at the bottom: "EXCELSIOR"
handwritten: reverse: "359 / 169"
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:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
20954
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle: Copenhagen
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Tinned iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 2 in. ( 4.8 x 26 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Deep bowl attached with two small bolts to long S-shaped rod handle with flattened end.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8602
Marks:
stamped: on stem: " ONE OUNCE"
molded: on handle: "WEYMAN'S COPENHAGEN/SNUFF"
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:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
20711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sampler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1791
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 15 5/8 in. ( 40.6 x 39.7 cm )
Description:
Vertical rectangular linen sampler stitched with silk floss; at top, rows of alphabets, designs and numbers; at center, human and animal figures with patterns from nature; below, left, black floss cross stitch maxim, at right, the Lord's prayer; stitches include cross, satin, chain, eyelet, herringbone and knots.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.344
Marks:
embroidered: top left in black floss: "Sara Rees AD 1791"
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:
1791
eMuseum Object ID:
20551
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sampler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1791
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/8 x 25 7/8 in. ( 58.7 x 65.7 cm )
Description:
Nearly square linen sampler worked in various colors of silk floss; thick border of several rows of geometric patters on all side, various geometric designs in the center; stitches include cross, satin, back stitch, straight, eyelet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.340
Marks:
embroidered: left of central design, blue floss: "AVE MARIA / PURISIMA [Hail Mary the Purest]"
embroidered: right of central design, yellow and blue floss: "LEIZO / ANA AS / ENSIO / ANODE / 1791 [Ana Asensio made it in the year 1791]"
Gallery Label:
This sampler, with its four-sided layout and corner tassels, is typical of those made in Spain and the Spanish colonies. It 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:
1791
eMuseum Object ID:
20550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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