Watchman's rattle

Date: 
ca. 1775-1875
Medium: 
Wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 16.8 x 24.1 x 5.4 cm )
Description: 
Wooden cog rattle with ratchet mounted on turned, reeded handle; clapper mounted in turned, bulbous projection with incised bands at end.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1742
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: 
36591
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Snuffbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1830
Medium: 
Wood, brass, glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 3.5 x 9.5 x 4.4 cm )
Description: 
Rectangular box with hinged lid; each side decorated with bronze panel with black painted scenes of villages, covered in glass; mirror on reverse of lid.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
INV.7651
Marks: 
typed: paper label affixed to exterior of box: "25/35/French"
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: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
36563
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Snuffbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1850
Medium: 
Tortoise shell
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7/8 x 4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 2.2 x 10.2 x 5.4 cm )
Description: 
Rectangular tortoise shell box with hinged lid; cover decorated with medallion with inscription and scene of men in uniform on horses greeting a soldier and a woman; the medallion is surrounded by radiating alternating curved and crosshatched reading.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
INV.7599
Marks: 
inscribed: in medallion in low relief: "MA MERE EST VIELLE ET INFIRM" typed: tag inside box: " NADELMAN/Collection/69"; "Snuffbox/French, early 19th/Healy, $ 8-"
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: 
36561
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Snuffbox

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1815
Medium: 
Horn
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description: 
Commemorative snuffbox in the shape of Napoleon's bicorne hat, animal horn with hinged lid; half oval shape with curved bottom; on lid, relief image of vendôme column with raised inscription.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
INV.7689
Marks: 
carved in relief on lid: "NAPOLEON LE GRANS CHERI DE LA VICTOIRE/ IL SUT PAR SON GENIE ETERNISER SA GLOIRE" on front: circular mark with triangular incision representing the hat's badge and ribbon typed: tag found inside: "NADELMAN/Collection/8/"
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: 
1815
eMuseum Object ID: 
36515
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Butter mold

Date: 
ca. 1825-1875
Medium: 
Wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/4 × 7 × 3 1/2 in. (10.8 × 17.8 × 8.9 cm)
Description: 
Turned treenware butter mold with baluster handle and semi-circular base carved with an eagle, a small star and branches.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1352
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: 
36506
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Commemorative pitcher: George Washington

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1820
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 3/4 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm )
Description: 
Molded creamware pitcher, bulbous with strap handle; black transfer printed decoration on both sides and under spout depicting 1) George Washington and female figure holding liberty cap on pole standing next to map of the thirteen colonies; opposite are two other figures and above is an angel blowing a trumpet, 2)inscription in cartouche surrounded by flowers, flags, and cornucopia, 3) (under spout) spread eagle with shield thirteen stars above holding arrows.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
INV.637
Marks: 
printed: in black on banner held by angel:" WASHINGTON", printed in balck in book held by seatde figure: "American Independence/4 July 1776", printed in black : map of eastern section of North America with names of places, etc. inscribed: in black: "LIB
Gallery Label: 
This pitcher was also known as a Liverpool jug; it is possible that the pitcher was made in Staffordshire and printed in Liverpool.
Provenance: 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
36492
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teapot with lid

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 7/8 x 9 x 5 1/2 in. ( 17.5 x 22.9 x 14 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") teapot and lid with strap handle; the body and the lid are covered in sponged blue underglaze, and there is a peacock with a red and yellow body, green tail and head feathers; hand painted on either side.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.756ab
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: 
36433
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: Washington

Classification: 
Date: 
1875-1925
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 14.6 x 10.8 cm )
Description: 
Molded creamware pitcher decorated with black transfer printed images and words of George Washington, General Lafayette, and the American eagle.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.103
Marks: 
printed: on exterior: "IN COMMEMORATION, OF THE /VISIT, OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE, TO/ THE U.S. OF AMERICA. IN THE YEAR /1824" and "FAYETTE/ THE NATION'S GUEST "and "FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE,/ AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF THE / FELLOE CITIZENS" and "WASHING
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: 
1925
eMuseum Object ID: 
36384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Butter mold

Date: 
ca. 1758
Medium: 
Wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 × 9 3/8 × 4 1/2 in. (2.5 × 23.8 × 11.4 cm)
Description: 
Paddle form treenware butter mold; rectangular stamp carved with a geometric pattern with a six-pointed star in the center; the reverse is carved with a name and a date.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1582
Marks: 
carved: into back of mold: "1758/M:MENT/IETH"
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: 
1758
eMuseum Object ID: 
36260
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1802-1828
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 10 in. ( 1.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description: 
Molded ("Gaudy Dutch") pearlware with hand painted center with zinnia pattern with orange, pink, yellow, green, and brown overglaze and blue underglaze ringing border.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.447
Marks: 
impressed: on base: "RILEY"
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: 
1828
eMuseum Object ID: 
36225
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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