Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1845-1847
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 9 x 8 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 22.9 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Hexagonal molded yellowware pitcher with raised floral motifs on each panel, mottled dark brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.547
Marks:
impressed: on baseL "NORTON & FENTON/East 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:
1847
eMuseum Object ID:
30282
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving basin
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 29.2 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Oval pewter shaving basin with double-reeded brim; oval ring attached beneath rim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.378
Marks:
struck: twice beneath well: "N I..." (beneath hands of figure holding a bough)
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:
30273
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1801
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown deep dish (commonly called pie plate) with folded over scalloped edge; sgraffito decoration on obverse with German inscription and wavy line bands encircling central date, under lead glaze with incised wavy line bands repeating on exterior walls.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.718
Marks:
inscribed: in center: "1801" on obverse, also on reverse in medallion
written: on obverse: circular band in German script - too difficult to make out
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:
1801
eMuseum Object ID:
30252
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar with cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 6 3/8 in. ( 25.4 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown cylindrical redware jar with collared neck and cover with finial with abstract slip and iron foliage under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.716ab
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:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
30251
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1824
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 16 x 9 3/4 in. ( 6 x 40.6 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Drape molded rectangular dish with serrated edge, obverse with slip trailed large inscription "Lafayette" sandwiched between wavy lines, under lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.714
Marks:
written: in obverse in slip: "LaFayette"
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:
1824
eMuseum Object ID:
30250
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1828
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. ( 4.8 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Drape-molded redware plate with serrated rim; slip-decorated interior with sgrafffito: central image of a spread eagle with shield clutching both stems of a potted tulip plant with a fan-shaped medallion with compass drawn arches and enclosed inscription above, and a surrounding border inscription in old German; with green patches under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.708
Marks:
incised: on obverse: "LIBERTY FOR / J. A. JACKSON"; "Unser magdi die Sav; Die wer [?] alle tag gern eine Frau; SAMUEL; TROXEL; POTTER. 1828, III [3 circles on end with vertical line passing through them]"
incised: in script on base: "Samuel Troxel / Pott
Gallery Label:
A similar plate is in the Metropolitan Museum. For more information, see Swank, C. F., fig. 165.
Provenance:
M. Holden, New York, 1926; The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1828
eMuseum Object ID:
30249
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 18.7 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Molded redware figurine of a monkey wearing collar and plumed helmet with chin strap, his back perforated with rows of small holes, and seated on rounded base, with orange-brown mottled glaze (Rockingham?).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.671
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:
30242
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving basin
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1770
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 11 x 7 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 27.9 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Oval pewter shaving basin with section cut out of brim.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.377
Marks:
struck: twice with mark: "P. I. D. V." between three crowns and a rose
Gallery Label:
Pewter shaving basins are uncommon. As with other pewter examples of a similar date, this shaving basin has an elliptical indentation to engage the neck, and a rounded and unfooted base.
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:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
30232
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 8 1/2 x 7 in. ( 25.4 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown bulbous redware pitcher with applied grooved strap handle and tall flaring cylindrical neck with spout, incised bands at regular intervals on neck and shoulder; neck, shoulder, and handle banded with uniform marks in iron brown under overall coat of lead glaze; foot unglazed.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.539
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:
30221
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jar with cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1780-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 8 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 22.5 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware bulbous jar with two applied grooved handles and domed lid with knob finial; exterior coated with slip and splashed with iron brown; lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.12635ab
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:
30219
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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