Pipe: bearded head bowl
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 11.4 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Red earthenware pipe molded with bearded man's face on bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.362
Marks:
impressed: on stem: "M 73 W.W. HITE"; "GLASGOW"
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:
12428
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bandbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 9.2 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical bandbox with lid, covered in paper with floral designs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1617
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:
12426
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bandbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 5 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 9.2 x 14.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Bandbox covered with wallpaper with a ribbon and bow motif; interior lined with printed paper.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1618
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:
12425
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 23.8 x 21.6 x 19 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware pitcher, bulbous with applied grooved strap handle with flared neck and small spout; collared with an applied scalloped band in high relief with incised bands at regular intervals on shoulder; lead glaze down to one inch of base; with unglazed foot.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.540
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:
12406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe stem
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, horn, cork
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 16.2 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden pipe stem with bark still on; tapered cork end; curved horn mouth piece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.365
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:
12360
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Crib quilt
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1850
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 43 1/2 x 44 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 110.5 x 113 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Cotton crib quilt with floral motif of radial design appliquéd in red, yellow, and green calico on white ground.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1322
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:
12344
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe racks
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 5 in. ( 17.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain pipe rack; flower form with one large receptacle on top in the shape of an open bud flanked by a similar smaller receptacle on either side; circular base with incised diapering.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.343
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:
12311
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mantel ornament in shape of 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 shape of a pine cone mounted on a circular pedestal with square base; painted yellow with spots of red.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.1136
Marks:
hand written: affixed to interior of base: "2368/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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12291
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: green glaze
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 7.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
L-shaped ceramic pipe bowl covered in green glaze; incised wavy lines and foliate decoration.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8574
Marks:
printed: on paper label affixed to pipe: "Melleklet/ 116"
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:
12243
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soldier
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 in. ( 25.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden toy soldier; painted black cylindrical hat with red plume, blue jacket, red pants, black shoes, green disc base; carrying sword.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.511
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:
12188
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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