Plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1849-1858
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 12 in. ( 4.4 x 30.5 cm )
Description: 
Molded yellowware plate with wide flat base and flaring walls; with all over mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with additional yellow splotches.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.656
Marks: 
impressed: on base in oval: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED./1849/BENNINGTON Vt."
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: 
31156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 10.5 x 14 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Pearlware ("spatterware") pitcher with loop handle and broad spout; sponged-on blue and purple underglaze decoration with painted red flower.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.729
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: 
31135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bowl with lid

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 5 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 13.3 cm )
Description: 
Pearlware ("spatterware") footed bowl with domed lid; brown and green sponged-on and painted blue, green, and red underglaze decoration. A peacock decorates either side of the bowl.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.727ab
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: 
31134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall (cup): 2 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (7 × 8.9 cm) Overall (saucer): 1 1/8 × 5 7/8 in. (2.9 × 14.9 cm)
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") handleless cup and saucer with faceted bodies; cup is flared; both feature an image of a building with trees and birds; some of the decoration is underglaze applied with a sponge, and some is hand painted; sponged underglaze is blue and green; building is brown with red windows and black outlines.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.723ab
Marks: 
painted: on bottom of both: small black line
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: 
31133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 7 in. ( 16.5 x 21 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") pitcher with six sides and broken scroll handle; low-relief band around neck and downward-facing low relief lotus leaf pattern at the base of the spout; exterior covered in blue sponged-on underglaze and hand painted peacock with blue and green body and red tail on either side.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.721
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: 
31129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Mug

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/8 x 5 x 3 5/8 in. ( 10.5 x 12.7 x 9.2 cm )
Description: 
Cylindrical redware mug with incised band at rim and foot; strap handle; faded copper splotches under clear glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.497
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: 
31114
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher with cover

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1880
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 19.7 x 6.7 cm )
Description: 
Molded figure of a cow with head extended and opening in mouth and on top of back, with cover, looped tail and horns standing on oblong base with foliage in relief; mottled green, blue, brown, and yellow high gloss glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
INV.12622ab
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: 
31111
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 13.3 x 11.1 cm )
Description: 
Wheelthrown baluster-shaped redware pitcher with applied, rounded strap handle decorated with iron brown splashes under a lead glaze.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.527
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: 
31109
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
1770-1840
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 14.6 cm )
Description: 
Molded redware saucer with serrated rim and central circular indentation; glazed obverse.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.43
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: 
31106
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup and saucer

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1825
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
cup: 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 6 x 9.5 cm ) saucer: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description: 
Hand painted pearlware cup and saucer (Gaudy Dutch style) in single rose pattern; blue underglaze with red-brown, green, brown, and yellow overglaze; blue underglaze and brown overglaze encircles rim of both cup and saucer; cup has a leaf and flower inside at bottom.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.445ab
Marks: 
impressed: on bottom of saucer: small circle with cross hatching
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: 
1825
eMuseum Object ID: 
31088
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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