Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 5 x 3 1/4 in. ( 13.7 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Octagonal pearlware ("spatterware") pitcher with angular handle; yellow sponged-on underglaze decoration with red and green tulip.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.775
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:
31214
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 21.3 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") plate with slightly faceted brim and correspondingly angled rim; brim decorated in alternating sponged on blue and green underglaze stripes; at center, hand painted red and blue flower with small green leaves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.773
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:
31213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 21.3 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") plate with image of schoolhouse and tree at center; schoolhouse hand painted in red, and the grass, dirt, and tree are underglaze applied with a sponge; brim entirely covered in sponged-on red underglaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.772
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:
31212
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware still bank with brown underglaze in the form of a dog, with slot (for coins) in back; dog reclining on pedestal decorated with molded grape leaves.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1396
Marks:
written: on collector's label on underside of still bank: "938/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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware bank in the shape of a beehive on a square base; mottled brown and green splotches under clear glaze; slot (for coins) on top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1394
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:
31198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Still bank
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware still bank in the form of square house with brick walls, grid-patterned roof, and tall chimney; buff-colored slip with patches of iron brown and transparent glaze; horizontal slot (for coins).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1032
Marks:
written: on collector's label on underside of still bank: "425/Amer."
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:
31197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 23.8 x 22.2 x 19 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware octagonal bulbous, footed pitcher with small hearts in relief near top of each spine under scalloped rim, faceted spout, angular handle; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with yellow, green, and blue streaks.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.680
Marks:
impressed: faint illegible mark on underside of base
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:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
31196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Book flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1854
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 8 in. ( 27.3 x 8.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in shape of a book with banded spine, rimmed circular opening at top; mottled brown, green, and yellow clear glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.650
Marks:
impressed: on spine: "BENNINGTON / COMPANION"
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:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
31195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall (cup): 2 in. × 3 1/8 in. (5.1 × 7.9 cm)
Overall (saucer): 1 in. × 4 5/8 in. (2.5 × 11.7 cm)
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") cup and saucer with splayed walls with sponged-on red underglaze decoration and stylized, hand painted blue and yellow tulip flower with green stem, leaves, on cup side and saucer center.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.765ab
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:
31176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rug
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
with fringe: 42 x 55 x 1/4 in. ( 106.7 x 139.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular (possibly Navajo) rug or wall hanging with wool weft and cotton warp; stepped rectangular motif in light green, red, orange, and pink on olive green ground; cotton fringe on long sides.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.357
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:
31163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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