Jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 5.1 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown cylindrical stoneware jar with narrow central opening with rolled rim; salt-glazed with minute brown flecks.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12859
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:
9010
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkwell
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware inkwell with straight sides and rounded top, pierced once on top near low-rimmed central opening; three iron brown splotches under a lead glaze that extends to base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.566
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:
9009
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Deep dish
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 29.8 cm )
Description:
Pewter deep dish with double reeded brim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.392
Marks:
inscribed: on brim: "CIBI CONDIMENTUM FAMES"
monogrammed: on brim: "M G"
marked: on base: "M [symbol] B"
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:
8940
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Toy armchair
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 x 5 in. ( 26 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Toy turned wood armchair painted red with gold bands; applied paper flowers affixed to the two splats.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.5225
Marks:
Nadelman collection sticker: "557 / 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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Round shallow dish with upturned, plain rim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.393
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:
8936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bootmaker's sign
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Leather, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 2 in. ( 36.8 x 11.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden model of a man's square toed boot covered with leather and suspended from a metal chain with an s-hook at the end.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7928
Marks:
handwritten: bottom of heel, on sticker: "2586 / Germ."
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:
8798
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 x 1 in. ( 4.4 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware pipe with cylndrical bowl with curved profile; two horizontal spurs project from base of bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.358
Marks:
typed: label affixed to stub of stem: "GENUINE COLORING CLAYS/ SUPREME/MADE IN U.S.A"
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:
8644
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Andrew Jackson
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Reverse painting in oil on glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 31.8 x 24.1 x 0.3 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.334
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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
8508
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1930
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 × 11 × 5 in. (17.8 × 27.9 × 12.7 cm)
Description:
Cylindrical wooden pitcher with vertical slat handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1594
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:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
8448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chest of drawers
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 9 in. ( 29.8 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Wood toy chest of drawers; molded top; three drawers with brass pulls; all are supported by block feet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8769
Marks:
Nadelman collection sticker: "440 / 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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
8385
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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