Spoon
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 20 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Pewter spoon with deep oval bowl and handle with flat end with rounded point.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.606
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:
11900
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Foot warmer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, tin, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 9 x 7 1/2 in. ( 16.8 x 22.9 x 19 cm )
Description:
Foot warmer with wood frame and tinned sheet iron interior; turned columns at each corner of frame, interior box decorated with heart on each side composed of punched holes, with variations, and columns of punched holes on top; door with loop handle; wire handle (for carrying) on top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1769
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:
11890
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1848
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 24.8 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware bottle with impressed retailer's mark and date.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.569
Marks:
impressed: on front: "O. TINKHAM. / 1848"
Gallery Label:
During the second half of the ninteenth century and into the early twentieth century, stoneware manufacturers commonly supplied local businesses with vessels designed for their products and marked with the retailer's name. Druggists, grocers, brewers, and ink suppliers ordered containers simply marked with their name, location, and sometimes a word describing the contents.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
11852
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Container
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1798
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 14 cm )
Description:
Circular bentwood container joined with iron nails; exterior carved with date, initials, three bears and a tree.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.397
Marks:
carved: on exterior: "DRB/ 1798"
carved: on reverse: "1798"
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:
1798
eMuseum Object ID:
11784
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 83 x 57 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 210.8 x 145.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Plain unbleached linen bed cover.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.356
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:
11770
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whetstone holder
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1834
Medium:
Wood, possibly Pine (by microanalysis); paint, metal wire (later)
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 31.1 x 8.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Flat back cylindrical green painted whetstone holder with carved tulip, heart, and stars; two holes for mounting on wall on either side; metal wires wrapped around the body.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.754
Marks:
carved: below opening: "1834"
Inscriptions:
hand written: label on front: "43 / 4"; label on back: "2646 / Swiss"
Gallery Label:
Reapers filled these carved wooden flasks with water, strapped them onto their belts and carried them into the fields in order to keep a whetstone moist in the event that they needed to sharpen their scythe. Though prevalent throughout northern Europe, the shape and ornamentation of this oblong cylindrical holder is characteristic of the Swiss type, which often featured carved running ornaments and rosettes or painted hearts, bull's eyes and flowers. The flask, which was alternatively called a Wetzsteinköcher ("whetstone quiver") and a Wetzsteintasche ("whetstone pocket"), featured a tapered point at the base that allowed peasants to stake the quiver upright into the ground when resting from their labors in the fields, thus preventing the water from pouring out of the opening at the top.
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:
1834
eMuseum Object ID:
11765
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wafer iron
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1740-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 34 x 7 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 86.4 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Iron wafer iron with circular faces with a formal six-pointed flower on one side and small formalized flowers within a border on other; oval loop at end of long handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1180
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:
11701
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Footed tumbler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed (probably lead) glass footed tumbler with band of oval depressions below rim, ring of diamonds around middle of bowl, arches surrounding base of bowl, and faint pontil mark and circular depression on underside of foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.371
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:
11697
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1825
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold composed of a baluster handle attached to a circular base with a stylized tree and initials "S.I.E." carved into the underside.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7581
Marks:
written: collector's label affixed to mold: "2467/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:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
11637
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold with circular stamp carved with a stylized tulip and two small stars; cylindrical handle extends from back of stamp.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1569
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:
11634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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