Padlock and key
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 2 1/2 × 1 1/4 × 5/8 in. (6.4 × 3.2 × 1.6 cm)
Overall (b): 1 7/8 × 3/4 × 1/4 in. (4.8 × 1.9 × 0.6 c
Description:
Sheet iron padlock in the shape of a wide, inverted teardrop with U-shaped lock; plain iron key; engraved motif and inscription.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1187ab
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:
45005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl and cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 7 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 14.3 x 18.1 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Hand painted molded pearlware sugar bowl and cover in Gaudy Dutch style with grape pattern - blue underglaze with red-brown, green, brown, and yellow overglaze; oval body with belly, flange, and two handles with brown scrolling designs, and lid has open scrolling finial also with brown embellishments.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.435ab
Marks:
painted: hand painted on bottom in brown: "2[underlined]/103[0?]" with small tear shape underneath
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:
45004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washbowl
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 16 in. ( 18.4 x 45.1 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Flaring redware washbowl with molded rim and foot, two applied strap handles with incised decoration and a semi-circular soap dish pierced at its base applied to the rim with a crest of applied clay scrolls and balls; surface is covered in whitish-yellow slip and splattered with iron brown and copper green under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1458
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label attached to bottom of washabowl: "1420 / 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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
45003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving cup
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 7/8 in. ( 7 x 11.4 x 12.4 cm )
Description:
Double-barreled cylindrical redware shaving cup with larger central cup and attached cylindrical soap holder; splotches of dark brown glaze under clear glaze; strap handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1445
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:
45002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 in. ( 3.8 x 14 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Wrought copper shallow bowl with folded over edge and circular loop handle attached with tear-shaped bracket; wriggle work on bottom of saucer.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1606
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:
45001
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Oval treenware butter mold carved with a flying bird (dove) surrounded by leaves and a jagged border; finger notches on the side.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1579
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:
45000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rosa Isabella, the Spanish Maiden
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Polychrome painted wood, Red pine group (by microanalysis)
Dimensions:
Overall: 74 x 29 x 21 in. ( 188 x 73.7 x 53.3 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.330
Gallery Label:
Figureheads, typically carved and painted, were placed under the bowsprit of old sailing vessels. This example was found near Nantucket, Mass. It 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:
44999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mortar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1550-1650
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Cast bronze mortar with flared rim, two opposing handles in the shape of animal heads; exterior of body has ten vertical rows of sawtooth decoration in relief and four horizontal bands.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1037
Marks:
inscription: on paper label tied around mortar: "Gallery/XII"
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:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
44938
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bandbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1831-1850
Medium:
Cardboard, paper, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 7 in. ( 11.4 x 25.1 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Ovoid cardboard bandbox and lid covered in paper printed with geometric pattern in orange and yellow, consisting of floral motifs and abstract tendrils within zones divided by yellow strips embellished by orange outlines and designs; inside, sides of box covered with newspaper clippings in German, bottom covered with paper with numerous handwritten inscriptions (possibly a list or page from a ledger); lap joints secured with metal tacks.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1619ab
Marks:
printed: on newspaper clippings: headlines including "Berth Der/Ban[t]noten/in Philadelphia." and "Martt-Preibe,/Philadelphia."
written: in black ink on paper, bottom of bandbox: illegible inscriptions
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:
44937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Valance
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 344 x 1/8 in. ( 31.1 x 873.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Linen valance with machine-stitched seams, hem, and casing.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1379a
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:
44936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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