Cup
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 in. ( 8.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Turned wooden barrel-shaped cup with a pedestal foot; originally had many turrned rings around the body.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1597
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:
32899
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 11.4 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Circular stamp with turned wooden handle and strips of brass embedded in printing face forming the letters "H" and "A" separated by a cross with two horizontal bars; strip of brass encircles base of hande.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1900
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to printing face: "2663 / Swiss"
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:
32891
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mustard pot
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 in. ( 8.6 x 8.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Molded creamware (mochaware) bulbous mustard pot banded with caramel-brown slip around middle with tree-like spotches (4); incised fine bands near rim tinted green; handle, foot, and interior left white; with correspondingly decorated cover with notch and ball finial.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12855ab
Marks:
written on Nadelman collection label on underside: "213 / 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:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
32851
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sewing equipment and supplies
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, thread, cotton
Dimensions:
a: 1 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
b: 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
c: 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 5.7 cm )
d: 1 1/4 x
Description:
Sewing supplies including two spools of thread on wooden spools, two fragments of wood and a piece of crocheted white and pink cotton.
Credit Line:
Possibly purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
Z.1895a-e
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:
1800
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle: Buffalo Lithia water...
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine blown three-mold glass bottle with flat collar, short cylindrical neck, rounded shoulder, and cylindrical body with image of a seated woman holding a pitcher and inscriptions molded in relief.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1654
Marks:
relief: on front of body: "BUFFALO / LITHIA WATER / NATURES / MATERIA / MEDICA / TRADE MARK"
relief: on base: "C / 13"
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:
32813
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 7/8 x 7 1/8 x 1 in. ( 42.9 x 18.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with parallel ridges covering entire printing surface; two rectangular indentations on edges of reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1892
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2553 / Fr."
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/8 x 9 1/4 x 2 in. ( 35.9 x 23.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular laminated wooden printing block with stylized floral pattern carved in relief; metal spikes used for some outlining and details; two deep, rectangular indentations in reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1891
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2066 / Swiss"
carved: on reverse: "34"
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32807
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with short, parallel strips of metal of varying length embedded in surface, forming an irregular linear pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1890
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2413 / Fr."
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32805
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spatula or scoop
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 9.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Carved treenware butter ladle with flat triangular bowl and handle with straight sides and square knob terminal.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.6420
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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32778
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cake board
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 1 in. ( 37.5 x 26.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden cake board with all over zigzag pattern with raised dots carved on obverse and four-pointed medallion with interlace design carved in one corner of reverse.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1888
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper label affixed long side: "992"
handwritten in ink: on fragment of paper label affixed to short side: ". . . 172 / [Fre]nch"
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:
32763
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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