Measure with cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 7 x 5 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 17.8 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown cylindrical measure with cover, with applied strap handle opposite a small spout, incised at rim and one inch below rim, decorated with mottled yellow, green, and brown under lead glaze; domed lid with finial sits inside rim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1432ab
Marks:
written: on collector's label on underside of measure: "272/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:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
30334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 7/8 x 8 x 7 in. ( 27.6 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown bulbous redware pitcher with applied handle with protruding finger pieces, slip decorated surface with copper green and dark brown splotches under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1428
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:
30332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1852
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. ( 27 x 12.1 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in form of an upright man, whose hat forms the opening, wearing a suit under a long cloak that he holds closed with his concealed hand and clutches in his other; exterior in mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.638
Marks:
impressed: on base in circle: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED/1849/BENNINGTON, Vt."
Gallery Label:
This flask is also known as the "Coachman" bottle. The original design is attributed to English modeler Daniel Greatbach.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1852
eMuseum Object ID:
30321
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 29.2 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Yellowware pitcher molded with deer chase and boar chase in low relief around body; grapes, vines, and leaves on tall neck; crouching hound handle; lappets around body just under shoulder; greenish brown glaze on exterior, transparent glaze on interior.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.630
Marks:
applied: and raised letters in white clay across shoulder: "W. GINGLEN RAIL ROAD DEPO"
Gallery Label:
A William Ginglen, who died in the 1860s, is buried in Willow Grove Cemetery, New Brunswick, NJ. The inscription "W. Ginglen" may refer to this man or another individual. There are no American or English towns with such a name. The "lambrequin" (lappet) border is associated with the Salamander Works.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
30320
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 11 x 9 in. ( 31.1 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Yellowware pitcher molded with deer chase and boar chase in low relief around body; grapes, vines, and leaves on the shoulder and tall neck; crouching hound handle; dark brown mottled glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.599
Gallery Label:
The design of this pitcher is associated with the English modeler Daniel Greatbach, who arrived in Bennington in 1852.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
30319
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soap dish and cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 14.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware rectangular soap dish with canted corners, corresponding pierced tray, and lid with eight-sided pointed finial; mottled dark brown splashed glaze (Rockingham) with blue splashes on cover.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.664a-c
Marks:
impressed: in circle on base: "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:
30317
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Molded ovoid yellowware flask with raised eagle in flight clutching banners with feet on one side and raised trumpet flower sprig on other; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.577
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:
30316
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soup tureen with lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 11 x 9 in. ( 24.8 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Banded bowl-shaped tureen with inverted rim, two molded angular handles either side, flared circular foot, domed lid with splayed molded base and acorn finial.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.397ab
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:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
30306
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Equelle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 19.4 x 14 cm )
Description:
Two-handled pewter equelle (or soup bowl) with double band incised in interior below rim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.396
Marks:
marked: partial mark on base: "IN/IP"
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:
30305
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spittoon
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in. ( 10.2 x 14 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware hand-held spittoon, cylindrical with inverted cone inside with central opening, and side semi-circular opening base, and applied handle; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.663
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:
30284
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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