Doll, boy
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, paint, linen, silk, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 in. ( 36.8 x 13.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden boy doll with turned head and torso; arms jointed at shoulder and elbow; legs at knee and hip; tan linen vest, blue cotton jacket, white silk trousers over white cotton trousers edged with lace; face painted white with black hair, blue eyes, pink cheeks, and red lips.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.472
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:
17675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
One of Set of 4 side chairs
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1790-1805
Medium:
Hickory, chestnut
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 20 in. ( 97.2 x 52.1 x 50.8 cm )
Description:
Hickory and chestnut fan-back Windsor side chair with serpentine crest rail with rounded up-turned ears; elongated vase-turned stiles, 9 slightly tapered spindles and 2 tapered back bracing spindles; saddle seat, vase-and-reel-turned legs; side and medial stretchers with bulbous centers.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1342c
Gallery Label:
According to consultant Nancy Goyne Evans, author of "American Windsor Chairs," this style of Windsor chair originated somewhere along the Connecticut-Rhode Island border and then spread into southern Massachussetts. The chestnut seat of this chair and its mates is relatively common to this region.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1805
eMuseum Object ID:
17621
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chest
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1790
Medium:
Pine, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 1/2 x 41 1/2 x 24 in. ( 67.3 x 105.4 x 61 cm )
Description:
Black-painted pine blanket chest; front and sides have applied molding with v-shape at center of front panel; applied molding around base of trunk; square feet; original wrought iron hardware.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1295
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:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
17569
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dower chest
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Pine, iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 38 x 16 1/4 in. ( 50.8 x 96.5 x 41.3 cm )
Description:
Painted, rectangular dower chest; rectangular top with two molded inset panels; three inset molded panels on front; side panels painted with floral decorations and central panel with landscape scene; shaped skirt on bracket feet painted with scrolls; iron hinges. Till inside chest.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1298
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:
C. Vandevere Howard, New York City, March 1930; The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
17566
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
teapot
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Pewter (Britannia metal), wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 11 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 15.9 x 29.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Globular shaped teapot with bracketed, painted wood handle and square finial, hinged lid, curved spout, molded shell, and feather feet, bright cut decoration sides of flowers and leaves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.398
Marks:
stamped: on bottom: "DIXON & SON/ 5"
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:
17559
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Side chair
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Walnut
Dimensions:
Overall: 41 x 19 x 17 1/2 in. ( 104.1 x 48.3 x 44.4 cm )
Description:
Walnut banister-back side chair with five spindles and block-and-vase-turned stiles topped by ovoid finials; trapezoidal board seat; block-and-ball turned front legs joined by turned stretcher; straight, square rear legs; turned side and medial stretchers joined near bottom of legs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1373
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:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
17544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cradle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1754
Medium:
Pine, leather, brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 31 x 26 5/8 x 44 1/4 in. ( 78.7 x 67.6 x 112.4 cm )
Description:
Leather-covered pine cradle with edges outlined with brass studs, curved hood, arched foot board, and textile-lined interior; date "1754" in brass tacks on hood; raised on shaped rockers.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1777[dup]
Marks:
in brass studs: on top of hood: "1754"
in brass studs: on back of hood: "I B I"
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:
1754
eMuseum Object ID:
17535
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Blanket chest
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Pine, paint, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 3/4 x 49 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. ( 50.2 x 125.7 x 59.7 cm )
Description:
Sponge-painted chest with overhanging lift top; rectangular top with applied molding; front and sides have brown sponged decoration and are painted with coffered reserves with blue sponge-painted centers; base molding (no feet); iron hinges.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1286
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:
17526
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Decanter
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 4 3/4 in. ( 22.9 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless, non-lead glass; blown and dip-molded. Decanter; bulbous form with sloping shoulders, tapered neck with three applied rings and flanged lip, and base with molded rays and pontil mark; pattern-molded flutes at base below band of wheel-engraved vines with bunches of grapes.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1090a
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:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
17507
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet: gold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 14 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Light amber, lead glass; pressed. Goblet with overlapping floral arches on stippled ground around middle of bowl, waffle patterning on base of bowl, prominent collar, and stepped foot with beveled octagonal rim and waffle patterning on underside.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1000
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:
17470
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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