Crimper
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 10 x 6 1/8 in. ( 25.1 x 25.4 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Crimper with two horizontal cylindrical parts with meshing horizontal reeding; cylinders are supported by two stands with U-shaped openings to hold them; supports connected above wooden cross piece with inlaid band.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.75
Gallery Label:
This tool was most likely used to crimp fabric.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
38146
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hetchel
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Pine, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 21 3/4 x 7 in. ( 11.4 x 55.2 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Hetchel composed of pine board and block with iron spikes.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.65
Gallery Label:
Hetchels, or heckling combs, were used to remove the fibrous core and impurities from flax. The flax was drawn through the bed of iron "nails" to clean and straighten the fibers. After heckling, flax could be spun to make it suitable for weaving into linen.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
38140
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall (cup): 2 3/8 × 3 5/8 in. (6 × 9.2 cm)
Overall (saucer): 1 1/4 × 5 5/8 in. (3.2 × 14.3 cm)
Description:
Molded ("Gaudy Dutch" Oyster pattern) pearlware with flared walls, erect rim on saucer handpainted with overglaze enamels with central large red rose, potted; flower, yellow and blue oblong band, partial reddish ground, corresponding border with underglaze blue.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.440ab
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:
38126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall (cup): 2 1/2 in. × 4 in. (6.4 × 10.2 cm)
Overall (saucer): 1 3/8 × 5 7/8 in. (3.5 × 14.9 cm)
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware"); splayed wall (cup indented at midpoint) with sponged-on blue underglaze decoration and transfer-printed spread eagle in profile in brown.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.764ab
Marks:
impressed: on base: "R"
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:
38124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match holder
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1867
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 in. ( 19 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cast and assembled iron wall bracket with open work scrolls, two fluted urns with foliage on sides and striking pad.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.2916
Marks:
inscribed: on back: "PAT-JAN 15, 1869"
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:
1867
eMuseum Object ID:
38090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Profile Portrait of an Unidentified Woman Holding a Parasol
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Black ink, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, laid on heavier paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 19 cm )
mat: 14 x 10 in. ( 35.6 x 25.4 cm )
Credit Line:
Elie Nadelman, Museum of Folk Arts, Riverdale-on-Hudson, Bronx, New York
Object Number:
1937.1720
Gallery Label:
This primitive rendition of a full-length figure in profile was formerly attributed to Samuel Enredy Stettinius (1768-1815). It is now attribued to Maentel.
Provenance:
Museum of Folk Art, Riverdale-on-Hudson, The Bronx
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
37967
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sand caster
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 6 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical tinned sheet iron sand caster.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.389
Marks:
typed: beneath base: paper collector's label "291/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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
37915
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lard oil lamps
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1851
Medium:
Tin, iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 × 5 3/8 in. (21.6 × 13.7 cm)
Description:
One of a pair of tin lamps with compressed barrel shaped reservoirs with brass plaques and screw cap on tin cylindrical shafts supported by cast iron funnel shaped feet with pierced motifs: a) geometric lattice work and b) row of elongated tear drops and band of quatrefoil. Tops have wide slots for a flat wick, a small wick tube at one side for a night light, and a fuel orifice with a brass screw-on lid. Loop sockets at both sides for wire brackets to hold missing shade
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1496a
Marks:
on brass plaque: " S.N. & H.C. UFFORD/ 113 COURT ST. / BOSTON / KINNEARS PATENT / FEB 4, 1851"
Gallery Label:
Patented by Delmar Kinnear, Circleville, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1851. The small wick provides additional heat to prevent the lard from solidifying.
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:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
37912
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
cup
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 5.2 x 14 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Small measure with flat round base, slightly splayed walls with two reeds, strap handle with molded thumb pad and plain terminal; hallmarks on underside of rim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.629
Marks:
inscribed: on side of handle: "17","12", "16", "87", "189", "8", "28", "74", "78"
inscribed: on other side of handle: "19"/"13", "91", "90", "(8)8", "886", "87", "8' 91"
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:
37898
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wall sconces (2)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-40
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. ( 24.1 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Circular tinned and painted sheet iron wall sconce with faceted tin reflectors cast on cut-glass fixtures; removable candle socket.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.932ab
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:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
37880
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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