Chalkware (cat and mouse)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Chalkware cat, painted grey, with black and white mouse in mouth, seated on low oblong base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1151
Marks:
hand written: collector's label affixed to inner wall of base: "2372/Am."
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:
12131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (bust of a woman)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. ( 34.3 x 17.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Chalkware bust of a woman with black dress trimmed in red, black hair with yellow comb, and red lips, earrings, and necklace; on green base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1138
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:
12130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (cat) Chalkware (cat)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 13.7 x 8.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
Chalkware cat painted yellow with black spots; red ears and mouth; seated on low rectangular base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1146
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of base: "$1.50"
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.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12129
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: 10 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 17.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Chalkware rooster with yellow wings and tail with brown stripes, red comb and wattles, and black beak; on circular base with green border.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1144
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:
12128
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 5/8 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 16.8 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Chalkware bird painted yellow with red wings and black eyes and beak, perched on high pedestal with rectangular base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1148
Marks:
hand written: in pencil on inner wall of base: "1864/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:
12127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (squirrel with nut)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. ( 16.8 x 7.9 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Chalkware squirrel clutching and eating a nut; mostly unpainted except for green and red stripes on tail, red accents on face, green nut, and green and red stripes on low oval base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1797
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on inner wall of base: "1237b[or G] / 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:
12125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature set of dishes (30 pieces)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1871-1903
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Each (plate): 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Description:
Set of thirty miniature pearlware dishes decorated with a red transfer printed outdoor scene of a boy fishing next to a girl playing with a hoop; interlacing heart border pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9957
Marks:
printed: on reverse of dishes: "FISHERS/C. E. & M."
impressed: on reverse of dishes: "EDGE, MALKIN & CO."
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:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
12114
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stillman safety lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical font with domed top, circular opening in gold, deep saucer base, strap handle all painted black.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1514
Marks:
stencilled: in gold on base: "STILLMAN SAFETY/ PAT AU_____. PATS. PENDI"
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:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
12103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 in. ( 14 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass oil lamp; spherical font with vertical rim decorated with wheel-engraved band of vines and flowers with solid cylindrical peg with pontil mark; flared metal double wick holder.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1648a
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:
12097
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Kerosene oil lamp w/chimney
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Opaque blue glass lamp blown in a three-part mold with molded scrolled hearts with tin kerosene wick holder and opaque white glass shade molded with foliate motifs, a cross and a star.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1521a
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:
12098
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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