Churn
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1861-1881
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 47 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled churn with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue flowers on front.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.908
Marks:
impressed: beneath rim: "E & L P NORTON / BENNINGTON VT"; "6"
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:
1881
eMuseum Object ID:
44408
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: flowers that never fade...
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 in. ( 1.9 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate with tan glaze molded brim and serpentine rim; at center, black transfer printed image of a woman seated in landscape with three children at her knee; image surrounded by inscription.
Credit Line:
Probably purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
INV.9984
Marks:
typed: affixed to reverse: paper label "694/Eng" ('Eng' inscribed over 'Amer')
impressed: on reverse: "B"
printed: around central image: "FLOWERS TAHT NEVER FADE./ATTENTION./And when I learn my hyms to say,/And work, & read,& spell, I will not/think abo
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:
44407
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 5 in. ( 11.1 x 26 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Hand painted molded pearlware teapot in "Gaudy Dutch" style with 'King's Rose' pattern; molded scrolling embellishments in low relief and yellow, orange, green,black, pink, and brown overglaze; the body is oval with a belly and flange; the border pattern around the flange is a pink band with lozenge pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.417
Marks:
raised: on bottom: cross shape
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:
44406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot with lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 10 x 6 in. ( 15.9 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Molded ("Gaudy Dutch") pearlware with bulbous form, undulating rim, and scrolling spout and handle in low relief hand-painted in "King's Rose" pattern in red, yellow, and green overglaze with wide pink band with incised lozenge diaper around neck.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.416ab
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:
44405
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 15.9 x 7.9 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Light blue glass medicine bottle blown in a two-part mold, with tooled lip, cylindrical neck, sloped down shoulder, ovoid body with lengthwise inscription "DR. S. S. FITCH 101 B.WAY, N.Y."; pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1689
Marks:
pressed: on bottle: "DR. S. S. FITCH/707 B.WAY, N.Y."
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:
44404
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified Woman: Silhouette
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
c. 1800
Medium:
Hollow-cut beige paper with black textile underlay and black paper overmat, and black ink, watercolor, and gouache
Dimensions:
frame: 11 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 28.9 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm )
image height: 8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. ( 21.3 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Silhouette: Three-quarter-length female figure in right-facing profile; black-painted dress with collar drawn in graphite on white paper with rounded corners, the head hollow-cut and backed with black textile (silk?); decoratively cut black paper border applied over silhouette; rectangular wood frame.
Credit Line:
Elie Nadelman, Museum of Folk Arts, Riverdale-on-Hudson, Bronx, New York
Object Number:
Z.2396
Marks:
stamped: on back of frame: "THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY / FOLK ARTS COLLECTION / November 17, 1937"
typewritten label: on back of frame: "Unidentified / Silhouette"
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
42707
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Woodcarving (bird)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 x 2 3/8 in. ( 11.4 x 15.2 x 6 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden bird with metal legs mounted on wooden stand; painted with black wings and throat, olive back and tail, and green spot on head, white wings.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1119
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:
41544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ruins of the Old Church, Jamestown, Va.
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 39 3/4 in. ( 72.4 x 101 cm )
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.455
Inscriptions:
On back of canvas: "JAMESTOWN, VA. / the old Church in Ruins / By G.W. Mark, Pinxt & Del."
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:
41201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobaco Container w/lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Cedar, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. ( 12.1 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical wooden box with sheet metal bands holding bottom and cover in place; two paper labels with inscriptions affixed to back; one label is color printed with a scrolling sheet of paper amidst flowers, and the other is printed in black and white and only bears an inscription.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1550ab
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:
1880
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
40961
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobaco Container w/lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1886
Medium:
Cedar, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical wooden box with bands of sheet metal holding bottom and cover in place; running dog painted on body, and printed decals of rooster and dog's head applied; cover painted with floral border with horse head decal applied at center.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1551ab
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:
1886
Date End:
1886
eMuseum Object ID:
40960
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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