Vase
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 7 cm )
Description:
Deep blue blown glass vase with tapered sides and flared neck in the shape of a cup; pontil mark on bottom.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.949
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:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
16855
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 7 cm )
Description:
Blue blown glass vase with tapered sides and flared neck in the shape of a cup, pattern molded with vertical ribs swirled to the right (twisted); pontil mark on bottom.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.948
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:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
16854
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Highchair
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Maple, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 32 1/2 x 14 x 11 in. ( 82.6 x 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Maple Windsor highchair with brown paint; fan back with four arrow spindles and flat-faced stiles; turned arms and arm supports; splayed legs joined by front, side, and rear stretchers; footrest attached in front.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1725
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:
16815
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Looking glass in frame
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Wood, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/4 x 11 x 1 in. ( 41.3 x 27.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular looking glass in painted and veneered wood frame surmounted by arch with squared top framing verre églomisé panel with painted image of basket of flowers; sides and base of frame are indented.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.1180
Marks:
handwritten in yellow pencil: on reverse of frame: "GALLERY III"
printed: on tag affixed to reverse of frame: "NADELMAN / Collection / 138"
handwritten in pencil: on label affixed to reverse of frame: "126"
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:
16758
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Portrait of a Lady Holding a Book
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, and black ink on paper laid on board
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/8 x 20 7/8 in. (71.4 x 53 cm)
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.450
Inscriptions:
Inscribed on verso of board in graphite: "Nadelson [line drawn through 'son'] man"
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
16608
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flower pot
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 18.4 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware baluster-shaped flower pot with pierced base and flared, scalloped rim, above banded neck; sgraffito decoration of tree forms.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1440
Marks:
incised: on side: "MARISSEA [?] EDWARDS 1815/MB"
incised: on rim: "AL/[illeg.] 22/1815"
Nadelman collection sticker: "802 / Amer"
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:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
16013
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Little Florist
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849
Medium:
Watercolor, brown ink, and graphite on paper laid on board
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 14.6 cm )
mat: 14 x 11 in. ( 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Credit Line:
Elie Nadelman, Museum of Folk Arts, Riverdale-on-Hudson, Bronx, New York
Object Number:
1937.1765
Inscriptions:
Inscribed along lower border in brown ink: "THE LITTLE FLORIST. / Printed by Mary H. Berry of Barrington / Hannah S Eaton's N, 16. 1849.."; reverse of board inscribed: "Belonging to Georgie Barstow / Hanover 4 Corners/ Price / $6.50"
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1849
eMuseum Object ID:
15886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mechanical bank: Jumbo the Elephant
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of an elephant (standing) with cast detail including tusks, ears, and saddle, end of trunk with round slot for coin; when lever, in the shape of tail, is pressed, trunk is raised and deposits coin inside bank.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.782
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:
15873
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Boy on Trapeze
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1888
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 5 x 5 in. ( 24.1 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cast iron mechanical bank in form of boy straddling horizontal pole between two posts mounted on base, with one foot balanced on spherical weight and one arm raised; base curves out to bottom, with pierced decoration and additional cast decoration in the form of architectural elements of faces on each side; coin placed on head causes boy to swing downwards and deposit coin in base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.480
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:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
15796
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still Life/ Fruit
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Velvet, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 17 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 44.4 cm )
Description:
Theorem painting on velvet; basket of fruit and leaves including peaches, grapes, cherries and a melon, all on a blue mat.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.355
Marks:
inscriptions: none
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:
15630
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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