Cake board
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1835
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 26 x 1/2 in. ( 38.1 x 66 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden (possibly mahogany) cake board decorated with elaborately carved figure of Lafayette on horseback and inscription within a central medallion and surrounded by an oval star and stripe frame.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.592
Marks:
carved (inverted): on obverse: "LAFAYETTE / YORKTOWN / 1781 / W. FARROW"
Gallery Label:
Molds created in New York were often elaborate and large, depicting major events of the day or simply embellished with symbols of luck and the new year. One of the most famous mold makers was John Conger, who was actually a baker by trade, but who oversaw a workshop of carvers in New York City that created some of the finest molds made in this country. Conger's period of activity ran from about 1825 to 1845. Conger molds have often survived in better shape than most because he used dense Honduran mahogany, which held up better under repeated washings.
According to New York City directories, William Farrow was active as a baker in Manhattan from 1815-1819 and 1822-1835.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
32603
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 6 7/8 x 1 in. ( 21.9 x 17.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block (probably for textiles) with all over pattern of leaves carved in relief on printing face; two indentations carved on edges of reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1872
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2561 / 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:
32602
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 4.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Treenware butter mold with heart-shaped stamp carved with jagged spiral and line decoration; cylindrical handle extends from the back of the heart.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1570
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:
32572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 3/4 in. (17.1 × 10.8 × 1.9 cm)
Description:
Treenware paddle style butter mold composed of a circular stamp carved with a central six-pointed star and six smaller stars surrounded by a jagged border; slightly curved handle extends from the bottom of the stamp.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1574
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:
32538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Riding cup
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 x 2 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 15.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden riding cup with a large ear-shaped handle and a hook at the lip; carved triangular decoration along the edges; all over decoration of crosses within circles; leather belt with a metal buckle strung through the handle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
2796
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:
32474
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons (8)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
largest: 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Eight red earthenware buttons, three with an olive green glaze and five with a mottled brown "Rockingham" glaze; each button has recessed center with four holes.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.6800a-h
Marks:
written: on adhesive collector's label on back of each button: "1173"
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nutcracker
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1875
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (2.2 × 3.8 × 11.4 cm)
Description:
Cast metal screw press rectangular nutcracker with tapered steps at the base; interior cast out to hold the nut; cast key-shaped screw handle is threaded and inserted through the neck into the interior to break the nut.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
2593
Inscriptions:
written in ink: round collector's label "2593 / 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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
32430
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nutcracker
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 × 1 5/8 × 4 1/4 in. (3.8 × 4.1 × 10.8 cm)
Description:
Wooden turned and carved screw press nutcracker with bands of geometric decoration; around the top are deeply carved circles; interior carved out to hold the nut; carved circular flange screw handle is threaded and inserted through the top of the barrel into the carved interior to break the nut.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
2622
Inscriptions:
written in ink: round collector's label "2622 / 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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
32429
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Printing block
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 12 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 1 in.
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block (probably for textiles) with pattern carved in relief; S-shaped swag with scalloped edges, bow at center, and flowers surrounding it; surface area of swag with all over arrangement of metal spikes; indentations carved on two edges of reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.1875
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2723 / French"
painted in red: on one short side: "23"
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:
32417
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nutcracker
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 × 2 1/4 × 7 in. (4.4 × 5.7 × 17.8 cm)
Description:
Wooden screw press nutcracker with a carved ram's head; underside carved out to hold the nut; geometrically carved screw handle is threaded and inserted into the carved interior to break the nut.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
2623
Inscriptions:
written in ink: round collector's label "2623 / 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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
32390
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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