Jacquard coverlet
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 82 x 48 1/2 in. (208.3 x 123.2 cm)
Description:
Multi-colored (blue, brown, red, light green, and tan on white warp) Beiderwand woven wool and cotton jacquard coverlet; rectangular panel at center with sixteen-pointed star surrounded by four shield-bodied eagles enclosed between two stylized floral motifs; central panel framed by wide border of fruits, leaves, and flowers; edge with zig-zag border and fringe.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1316
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:
28411
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature Jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine glass medicine bottle blown in a multi-part mold; cylindrical shape with edge of rim folded outward, "DR. LEIDY'S . . . ER AND ITCH OINTMENT" inscribed on side, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1683
Marks:
in relief: on sides: "DR. LEIDY'S / . . . ER AND ITCH OINTMENT"
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:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
28399
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Beadwork picture
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Horizontal rectangular beadwork picture with various colors of glass beads on plain linen; image of child (girl) in landscape, straight gold border on all sides. Handstitched to sheet of handwritten music notation.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.1211
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:
28395
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Beadwork picture
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 10 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Horizontal rectangular beadwork picture with various colors of glass beads on plain linen; image of two boys fishing in stream by a house.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.1076
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:
28391
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bandbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1835-1840
Medium:
Wood, paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 19 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. ( 31.8 x 50.5 x 35.2 cm )
Description:
Ovoid wooden bandbox and lid covered with paper printed with scene of balloon rising above panorama of houses, brick wall, and trees, in green, brown, and pink on yellow ground, inscribed around sides of bandbox: "CLAYTON..S ASCENT"; lid covered with paper printed with scene divided into two sections, first with man thrusting spear towards serpent, surrounded by wavy sea, second of two houses and brick wall, in green, brown, and pink on yellow ground; edge of lid covered in paper printed with segments of trees, figures, and houses in green, brown, and pink on yellow ground; lap joints secured with metal nails.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1621ab
Marks:
printed: around sides of bandbox: "CLAYTON..S ASCENT"
Gallery Label:
The first flight in a hot air balloon to exceed 500 km (311 miles) was made on April 8, 1835 by Richard Clayton, an aviation enthusiast. Clayton left from a Cincinnati, Ohio, amphitheater and landed nine and one half hours later in Monroe County, Virginia. To celebrate this event, a bandbox was created with printed wallpaper showing Clayton’s balloon ascending over the Ohio countryside with the word’s "Clayton’s Ascent" on the cover and sides. The series was probably marketed soon after the flight in 1835 or 1836. Most of these bandboxes were covered with wallpapers designed by Pares & Fayes, located at 377 Pearl Street.
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:
28374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Embroidered cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Cotton, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 1/4 x 40 x 1/4 in. ( 76.8 x 101.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Embroidered whitework crib cover with cotton front and linen backing; central panel with complex floral pattern with corded outlines and embroidered details within rectangular frame with embroidered checkerboard border; floral pattern continues outside of central panel and is bounded by an outer checkerboard border surrounding edge of cover.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.938
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:
28372
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Quilt
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 75 1/2 x 75 x 1/2 in. ( 191.8 x 190.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Blue and white cotton quilt composed of sixty-four blocks with border, every other block with pieced geometric pattern; front face of printed cotton with moon and star pattern in white on blue ground, with blue and white polka-dot print in geometric blocks; edged with blue and white print in constrasting pattern; white (now discolored) backing with pattern of light brown dots.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.933
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on tag found with object: "Sanders / Closter. N.J. / $6-" and "American / about 1830"
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:
28365
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needlework of George Washington on horseback
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1876
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/4 x 13 1/2 in. ( 36.2 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Nearly square damask kerchief with white cotton warp and olive green silk weft; image of George Washington on horseback in center, banner beneath horse, bordered on all sides by geometric floral pattern.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.600
Marks:
woven: bottom center within border: "1776 Gnl WASHINGTON 1876"
Gallery Label:
This object was made for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876. It 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:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
28343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bandbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Wood, cardboard, paper, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 19 1/4 x 15 3/8 in. ( 30.5 x 48.9 x 39.1 cm )
Description:
Ovoid wooden bandbox and lid, with cardboard lap joints (edge of lid) stitched to wooden surface; bandbox covered with blue paper printed with repeated scenes of Castle Garden in front of harbor, with American flag flying in background, with people strolling among strips of lawn and flowers, with several tall trees, in foreground in brown, green, yellow, and white; lid printed with scene of stone house and church surrounded by wreath of daisy-like flowers, in brown, green, and white on blue ground; edge of lid printed with geometric sawtooth pattern in pink, white, and green; parts of box and lid reinforced with pieces of wood and cardboard.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1627ab
Marks:
printed: on side of bandbox: "CASTLE GARDEN"
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:
28332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sampler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 19 3/4 in. ( 31.1 x 50.2 cm )
Description:
Horizontal rectangular cotton sampler with red and white cotton floss stitching; horizontal rows of alphabets and numbers centered in upper two-thirds, inscription, monograms and designs in bottom third; white work, open work, satin and outline stitches.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.342
Marks:
embroidered: bottom center, red floss: "Christiane Bauer. / 1840"
embroidered: bottom left corner, red and white floss: "G. Bauer / E. Bauer / M. B."
embroidered: bottom right corner, red and white floss: "A. B. / F. B. / F. Richter / H. B."
"$35"
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:
28304
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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