Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1790-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Wheel-thrown redware still bank with lead glaze; beehive shape with button finial; pierced with horizontal slot (for coins).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1244
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:
31327
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Stoneware, pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Wheel-thrown stoneware tobacco jar covered in brown glaze; cylindrical in shape with sprigged decoration consisting of dancing male figures alternating with pairs of flowers; hinged pewter lid with button finial.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1544
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:
31326
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar and lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1882-1884
Medium:
Earthenware, stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. ( 18.4 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Molded cylindrical earthenware tobacco jar with slightly flaring rim; molded, low-relief of brick wall background all over; one one side, a shield with a man with a shovel and a man with a fish standing on either side of a shield with a spread eagle on top; on other side is a shield with a monogram; same inscriptions on both sides, around shields; side with the shield with two figures painted with brown, green, yellow, blue, and red enamel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.375ab
Marks:
inscribed: in low relief on shield: "A & C" or "C & A"
inscribed: in low relief on both sides: "G. W. GAIL & AX/CHESAPEAKE/FINE CUT"
printed: in black on bottom: triangular mark with "AVALON/FAIENCE/BALT" around "C F H H" (?) cipher
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:
1884
eMuseum Object ID:
31325
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Colander
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1809
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. ( 9.5 x 24.1 x 21.9 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown cylindrical vessel, pierced all over base, with sculpted flange handles, and three pad feet; incised bands near foot and rim; interior splashed with iron oxide and banded near rim in white, central date painted in white with scrolling foliage, under lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.46
Marks:
written: on adhevise collector's label on bottom of colander: "74 / 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:
Purchased from C. Vandevere Howard, New York City, 1925; The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1809
eMuseum Object ID:
31286
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar with lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1891-1938
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 5 in. ( 15.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Barrel-shaped stoneware tobacco jar, slip-cast with molded vignettes of men at leisure (hunting, smoking, drinking, napping, etc.) and brown band around rim; lid has molded floral wreath and pointed finial.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.342ab
Marks:
scratched: on underside of lid: "36"
scratched: on underside of jar: "22"
impressed: on underside of jar: "tt/DOULTON/LAMBETH/ENGLAND/1492"
painted: on underside of jar: "M"
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:
1938
eMuseum Object ID:
31279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, wool, burlap
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 52 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 72.4 x 132.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular mixed fiber hooked rug with burlap foundation; oval wreath with red, orange, and lavender flowers at center of beige ground, with an oak branch on each side; border of alternating red and tan scrolls, some of which overlap and interlock; cotton binding.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.977
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:
31251
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, burlap
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 3/4 x 40 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 45.1 x 102.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular cotton hooked rug with uncut pile and burlap foundation; black ground with light brown dog at center.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.971
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:
31248
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 6 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Wheel thrown stoneware tobacco jar, baluster shape with sprigged decoration; grape leaf and cluster border below rim and at base; banner-shaped cartouche on front above half-length figure in banded headdress snorting tobacco or snuff; traces of brown paint on figure and on scrolling border of cartouche with stepped conical brass lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.330
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:
31239
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco jar with lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Stoneware, pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Molded stoneware tobacco jar covered in brown slip and decorated with rose buds, leaves, and cupids in high relief; pewter cover with narrow concentric bands and three-tiered finial.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1546ab
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:
31237
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7.3 x 13.3 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Glazed redware still bank molded in the shape of a lion; pierced horizontal slot in back (for coins).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1395
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:
31234
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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