Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass oil lamp; bell-shaped font with applied loop handle with crimped end; threaded brass collar.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1524
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12096
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (owl)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 10.2 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden owl on low, roughly square base; painted brown with spots of yellow.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
INV.7962
Marks:
incised on base: "AWM"
Gallery Label:
This woodcarving is tentatively attributed to Aaron Mountz, a Pennsylvania folk carver who worked in the tradition of Wilhelm Schimmel. Mountz probably produced less than fifty works, of which perhaps only a dozen or so survive. He typically left his carvings unpainted. However, some, it seems, were painted later by subsequent owners.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Bibliography:
Black, Mary C., "Make believe and make do: American children's toys," Antiques, December 1962, pp. 620-623.
Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design. New York, Macmillan, 1950, pp. 135-137.
Flower, Milton E., "Aaron Mountz, Primitive Woodcarver," Antiques, June 1960, pp. 586-587.
Flower, Milton E., "Wilhelm Schimmel and Aaron Mountz wood carvers," [exhibition catalog], Williamsburg, Va. : Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection, 1965.
Lichten, Frances. Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania. New York, C. Scribner's sons; London, C. Scribner's sons, ltd., 1946. p. 115.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
12075
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (poodle)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Pine, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 13.7 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden poodle on low, oblong base; painted brown and cream color; cross-hatching on head, front half of body, and tail.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1112
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
Bibliography:
Black, Mary C., "Make believe and make do: American children's toys," Antiques, December 1962, pp. 620-623.
Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Wood Carving. Cleveland: World Publishing Company, 1952, pp. 104-105.
Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design. New York, Macmillan, 1950, pp. 135-137.
Flower, Milton E., "Wilhelm Schimmel and Aaron Mountz wood carvers," [exhibition catalog], Williamsburg, Va. : Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection, 1965.
Lichten, Frances, Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania. New York, C. Scribner's sons; London, C. Scribner's sons, ltd., 1946. p. 115.
Robacker, Earl F., "Pennsylvania German Wood Carvings," Antiques, June 1946, pp. 369-371.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
12072
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table fork & knife
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Ceramic, steel
Dimensions:
fork: 8 1/2 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 21.6 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
knife: 9 1/2 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 24.1 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
steel and ceramic table fork and knife; curved white ceramic handles painted with blue, green, purple, red and orange flowers; molded steel handle sockets fitted with a flat curved blade on the knife and a three tined fork with a baluster stem; maker's mark stamped on the blade.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1314cd
Marks:
stamped: on the knife blade: "HEINDL"
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:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
12054
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 17.5 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Tin lamp with conical burner, strap handle, shaft with circular holes on raised circular base, painted green.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1498
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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
12040
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tin, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 5 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Painted tin conical top whale oil lamp with reed rim on dish and ring handle with two wicks.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1500
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:
12038
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass oil lamp; bell-shaped font with applied loop handle with crimped end; threaded brass collar.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1647
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12035
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Iron, tin, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 13.3 x 8.9 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Toile (varnish sheet iron) and tinned sheet iron lantern with arm for candle which swings outside of box for lighting; plastic or mica glazing on two sides; pierced ventilation holes on top and bottom.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1530
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12033
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scoop/ladle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1750-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 × 4 × 8 in. (8.6 × 10.2 × 20.3 cm)
Description:
Carved treenware scoop with oblong bowl and tapered cylindrical handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.1048
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:
12024
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ladle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1845
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 34.3 x 9.2 x 6 cm )
Description:
Pewter ladle with circular bowl with beaded rim and curved fiddle back handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.376
Marks:
struck: on reverse of handle; "PALETHORP'S" in rectangular reserve
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:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
12020
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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