Ink Bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine glass ink bottle blown in two part mold; octagonal pyramid with cylindrical neck with lip; whitish residue inside.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1702
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:
18077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1831
Medium:
Black ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper, laid on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 7 x 8.9 cm )
Credit Line:
Elie Nadelman, Museum of Folk Arts, Riverdale-on-Hudson, Bronx, New York
Object Number:
1937.323
Inscriptions:
Verso inscribed and signed (?) at lower center in black ink: "By M. B. Russell. / 1831."
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:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1831
eMuseum Object ID:
18075
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ship figurehead
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Painted and carved wood, Red pine (by microanalysis)
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/2 x 13 x 23 in. ( 64.8 x 33 x 58.4 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden eagle in striding position with wings drawn back, mounted on ornate scrolling base, with traces of gold paint on wings and body.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.753
Marks:
Incised under scroll: "J. Bowers 1861".
Gallery Label:
The inscription "J. Bowers 1861" on the underside of the scroll was previously believed to relate to a ship carver of that name. It is more likely the name of a former owner, Jonathan Bowers (1825-1894), of Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1857, Bowers developed Willow Dale Park near Lowell, a lakeside retreat for boating, picnicking, and other pleasure activities. Bowers was a collector of ship carvings, which he displayed throughout the park. He is known to have purchased the figurehead of Andrew Jackson that once adorned the "Constitution" in 1861.
Provenance:
Possibly collection of Jonathan Bowers (1825-1894), Willow Dale Park, Lowell, Mass; probably purchased at auction by collector/dealer Max Williams, 1925; acquired by Elie Nadelman (1882-1946) prior to 1929; purchased by N-YHS 1937.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
18055
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco shop figure
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1877-1890
Medium:
Painted and carved wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 68 x 18 x 16 in. ( 172.7 x 45.7 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Male in red jacket holding a package of cigars in right hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1401
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. Leaning figures were a specialty of Brooks's, hence the attribution.
Although the carved wooden figures used to advertise tobacco shops usually represented stylized American Indians, this figure, from the shop of leading New York carver Thomas V. Brooks, depicts an African-American man holding a cigar.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
18053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (eagle)
Collections:
Classification:
Medium:
Painted wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3 x 4 in. ( 17.8 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7957
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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18011
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (rooster)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 13.3 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Chalkware rooster painted yellow with olive green wings, red and black stripes on tail, red comb and wattles, black eyes and beak, and large oval red spot on breast, standing on unpainted oval base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1149
Marks:
hand written: in pencil on inner wall of base, with adjacent illegible mark in pen or pencil: "1442/Amer"
hand written: fragment of label with "12.00" affixed to inside
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:
18000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
George Washington (1732-1799)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
Late 19th century
Medium:
Painted plaster
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 9 x 1 in. ( 26.7 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Bas-relief portrait with proper left profile .
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1140
Marks:
inscriptions: under relief: "WASHINGTON"
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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
17999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (pinecone)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 23.5 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Chalkware mantel ornament in the form of a pinecone mounted on a circular pedestal with square base; painted blue with red spot on top, with upper part of pedestal painted red and yellow.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1137
Marks:
written in graphite on inside of base: "d99"
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:
17998
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (bird)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 1/8 x 4 in. ( 15.2 x 5.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Chalkware bird painted yellow (probably a canary) with wings outlined in red; black beak, and black eyes surrounded by red dots; perched on brown ball atop pedestal with rectangular base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1153
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:
17996
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass pitcher; cylindrical form with upcurved spout, angular handle, and pedestal foot; body decorated overall with molded hobnails.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1080b
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:
17962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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