Snuffbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 6.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden snuffbox with hinged lid; carved panels on all sides contain stylized decoration.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7655
Marks:
typed: collector's label affixed to bottom of interior: "1951/Fr"
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:
12716
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box w/sticker
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. ( 4.8 x 7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Oval papier-mâché snuffbox with hinged lid; lacquered body, no decoration.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7662
Marks:
typed: collector's label affixed to inside of box: "1925/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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 8 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 22.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron candle mold with twelve slots (arranged in 2 X 6 pattern), and handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1563
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:
12650
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box inscribed: Napoleon A Moscou
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1815
Medium:
Horn, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Animal horn snuffbox in the shape of Napoleon's bicorne hat, with hinged lid; on lid, relief image of Napoleon with raised inscription.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7686
Marks:
inscribed: in relief on lid: "NAPOLEON A MOSCOU"
on front: circular mark with triangular incision representing the badge and ribbon
typed: tag found inside box: "NADELMAN/Collection/88"
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:
12636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 3.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Molded glazed redware bird-shaped whistle with head mouthpiece and vent hole on back.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9329
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label on bottom of whistle: "730 / 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:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
12612
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware whistle molded in the form of a bird; areas decorated with cobalt and purple underglaze; tail functions as mouthpiece with two holes and top of head has hole.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9325
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label on bottom of whistle: "1236 / 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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12611
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Molded redware bird-shaped figurine with a brown and yellow mottled glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9327
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:
12609
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1720-1820
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 14.6 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Scissor-like snuffer with half round wick-ends box.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1529
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:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
12583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Hand-forged iron snuffer with semi-circular wick-end box, and continuous loop finger holes.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1528
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:
12574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 10.5 x 7 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Dark olive green nonlead glass snuff bottle blown in a three-part mold with nonexistent neck, rectangular body with flat chamfers, diagonal mold seam, and pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.338
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:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
12561
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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