Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 22.9 x 13.3 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Tin oil lamp has a flat pan base with crimped edges and drain spout; the cylindrical lamp is supported on a narrow cylindrical shaft with a loop handle with prick on chain.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1499
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:
37877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. ( 36.8 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Brass "hog scrapper" candlestick; saucer base; l-shaped and shell handles.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1492
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:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
37844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamps (2)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-60
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 × 8 × 7 in. (33 × 20.3 × 17.8 cm)
Description:
One of a pair of suspension oil lamps with conical reservoir with conical top and ball finial; radial design with three burners with flat wicks above a conical base; painted ochre with red and green.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1513a
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:
37843
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Tin, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 7 x 8 1/2 in. ( 26 x 17.8 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical kerosene lantern of sheet tin painted black with red stripe oultines, strap handle and bail handle, hinged door with cylindrical shade, colored (red and green) glass fitted in interior rotates when chimney is turned.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1509
Gallery Label:
This lantern is most likely associated with the railroads. 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:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37828
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chamber lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Camphene lamp with tapered cylindrical font saucer dish and curved strap handle attached at saucer edge and top edge of font.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1515
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:
37801
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box lock and key
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1670-1730
Medium:
Iron, brass, oak
Dimensions:
Overall (box lock): 6 1/2 x 12 x 1 in. (16.5 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm)
Part (key): 5 1/2 x 2 in. (14 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Oak mount with wrought iron works and key, and brass decorated keyhole.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1199
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:
1730
eMuseum Object ID:
37768
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box lock
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Iron, wood, oak, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 13 x 1 1/8 in. ( 15.9 x 33 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Oak box lock with black iron trapezoidal insert with diamond-shaped escutcheon; key is missing.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1198
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:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
37767
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Warming pan
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1730-1770
Medium:
Copper, iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 41 x 10 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. ( 104.1 x 26.7 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Pierced sheet copper warming pan; hinged and fitted lid with incised wriggle work border and foliate design; wrought iron handle with ferule in which fits turned wood handle; lid repaired near hinge.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1604
Gallery Label:
Warming pans were used to heat bedding. This one 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:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
37752
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box lock and key
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Pine, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 12 x 1 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Wooden box lock with trapeziodal iron insert; lock has 'X' shaped receptor.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1196
Marks:
stamped: on side of bolt: "RM"
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:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
37732
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks (2)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1550-1650
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 × 6 3/8 in. (21.9 × 16.2 cm)
Description:
Pair of nearly identical candlesticks with raised bobeche with stepped domed stem base, with multi-flange knop stem with cylindrical rimmed sockets with two rectangular pierced holes on each side.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1537a
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:
37538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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