Rolling pin
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 2 in. ( 39.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine blown glass rolling pin; cylindrical form with two knob-like terminals; one with pontil mark, the other open.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1332
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:
44655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whistle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Molded porcelain bird-shaped whistle decorated with light brown glaze; tail functions as a mouthpiece.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9323
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label on bottom of whistle: "431/Eng."
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:
44654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Redware still bank with domed top with acorn finial and slot (for coins); edges of cylindrical body have incised scalloped lines; with clear lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1046
Marks:
written: in black ink beneath base: "M. Hollen/with/complements..." [partly illegible]
written: on collector's label on underside of still bank: "717/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:
44653
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Small wheel-thrown redware still bank with finial and vertical slot (for coins); unglazed.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1246
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:
44652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1790-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 5 x 3 in. ( 10.8 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Redware still bank modelled in the shape of a chicken, with incised decoration; iron brown and copper green splashes under a lead glaze; pierced horizontal slot (for coins) on top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1397
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:
44651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass oil lamp with blown font and pressed base; conical font joined by annulated knop to base with three rounded circular steps on flat square plinth; brass collar and pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1093
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:
44607
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 19 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Light blue pressed glass oil lamp; flattened spherical font with horizontal ribbing on ringed and faceted stem on square base with incurving sides, canted corners, and two trough-like indentations on either side of the stem; threaded brass collar with flared double wick holder that does not fit lamp.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1099
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:
44606
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (church)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 50.2 x 22.2 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Chalkware church, painted light taupe, with arched window openings lined with glass; back is open, with candleholder located near center of base; has traces of red, blue, and green paint applied to inner surface.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1131
Marks:
written in graphite, near bottom edge of reverse: "1239/Amer"
Jelly label with "$15" in ink on reverse.
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:
44604
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chalkware (mantel ornament: a spray of fruit and leaves)
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 34.3 x 24.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Chalkware mantel ornament in the form of a spray of fruit and leaves mounted on a square base; painted yellow, red, and brown.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1130
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:
44605
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (rooster)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Pine, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden rooster on rounded oval base; white painted body with black spots, red crest and wattles, yellow legs, and black base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1115
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:
44603
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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