Mechanical bank: Hall's Excelsior

Classification: 
Date: 
1869
Medium: 
Iron, wood, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 13 x 10.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of building, painted white with red and blue decoration, with flat, slightly curved roof with second tier surmounted by cupola, painted green; pierced decoration includes large arched windows on sides, two smaller windows and door on front of bank, and pattern of circles on back; cast inscription on front of bank above details of windows and doors; hole at side of door for pull string (missing); when string is pulled, monkey (cashier) hidden below cupola rises up; when coin is placed on desk, weight of coin causes monkey to drop down, depositing coin into bank.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.780a
Marks: 
cast: and painted red on front: "HALL'S/EXCELSIOR/BANK"
Gallery Label: 
This bank is based on Patent No. 98,055, issued to John Hall of Watertown, MA on December 21, 1869, and Patent No. 162,747, also issued to John Hall, on May 4, 1875.
Provenance: 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Bibliography: 
Weinstein, Amy A. "Children's toys." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 188-193.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1869
eMuseum Object ID: 
27651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Mechanical bank

Classification: 
Date: 
1880-1890
Medium: 
Iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 13.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of rooster standing on narrow base; cast details include comb, feathers on breast, and more abstract feathers on tail; when coin is placed in slot in tail and lever is pressed, rooster's head nods up and down, and coin is deposited; lever missing.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.781
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: 
27646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tammany Bank

Classification: 
Is owned by NYHS: 
Yes
Highlight: 
Display this item in the highlights
Date: 
ca. 1875
Medium: 
Iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 3 in. ( 14.6 x 11.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of man seated in chair with low arms and high bank; chair painted green with brown trim, with pierced decoration; man dressed in brown suit with yellow waistcoat, posed with one hand raised (with separate notch of metal to hold coin); cast inscription with fan motif on each side of chair; when coin is placed in figure's hand, the weight of the coin causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin into the pocket of the figure.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1237
Marks: 
Inscription: cast on each side of chair: "TAMMANY BANK [with fan motif at center]" Mark: cast on back of chair, top: "PATD DEC 23 1873" Nadelman collection sticker: "450/Am"
Gallery Label: 
This mechanical bank is said to represent Boss Tweed, the notorious Tammany Hall leader, pocketing illicit money. The Tammany Bank is based on Patent No. 145,734, issued to John Hall on Dec. 23, 1873.
Provenance: 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Bibliography: 
Denker, Ellen Paul. "Collector' legacies." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 176-180.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
27565
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tavern sign

Classification: 
Date: 
c. 1800
Medium: 
Wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 50 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 2 in. ( 128.3 x 38.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description: 
Rectangular wooden sign painted with polychrome image of uniformed man from waist up in both sides; soldier holds banner with inscription; inscription also painted below banner; molded frame.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.463
Marks: 
painted: on banner: "British at New or[leans?]" painted: below banner: "_ATA_"
Gallery Label: 
This tavern sign, supposedly depicting Andrew Jackson, may have first been painted about 1815. The sign has been altered and overpainted over time.
Provenance: 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1800
eMuseum Object ID: 
27535
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Still bank

Classification: 
Date: 
1870-1880
Medium: 
Iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 6.4 x 5.4 cm ) with accessory: 2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in. ( 6.7 x 5.6 cm )
Description: 
Cast iron still bank painted blue in the form of a building with tall cupola, flat roof slightly tapering to edges (painted red), pierced decoration including front door, circles in back, and slot (for coins) at back; also cast decoration in front delineating windows to side of door, and inscription above door.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.831
Marks: 
cast: above door on front of bank: "BANK"
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: 
27534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tumbler

Classification: 
Date: 
Possibly 1780-1820, possibly 1920-1940
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 12.1 cm )
Description: 
Colorless, non-lead blown and pattern-molded glass tumber; tapered form with 30 molded flutes around lower portion of body with band of wheel-engraved chain of pointed ovals with cross-hatching below a squiggled band at rim; flat base with pontil mark.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1012
Gallery Label: 
Central European glassware was exported to America in great quantity in the late-18th and early-19th century America, and found a ready market among German- and Anglo-Americans. Though often refered to as flip glasses (flip is an alcoholic beverage), the exact function of these tumblers is unknown. These wares were also often incorrectly attributed to Henry Stiegel's 18th-century glass works in Manheim, PA.
Provenance: 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1940
eMuseum Object ID: 
27502
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ink bottle

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1870
Medium: 
Glass, cork
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Aquamarine glass ink bottle blown in two part mold; octagonal pyramid with cylindrical neck; cork stopper; hollow pontil mark in base; interior stained with blue ink so as to make bottle look blue; paper label affixed to side.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1703
Marks: 
printed: on label: "FINE/ BLUE WRITING/ INK/ PRICE & SONS"
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: 
1870
eMuseum Object ID: 
27500
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Container

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1875
Medium: 
Brass, copper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 14 x 12 x 8 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 30.5 x 21.6 cm )
Description: 
Bulbous sheet brass container and lid with handle, flanged base, and two side handles; all handles joined with copper rivets.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.403
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: 
27499
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Novelty Bank

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1873
Medium: 
Iron, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 12.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description: 
Cast iron mechanical bank in the form of a building with mansard roof with figure inside; door swings open to reveal figure dressed in brown suit, holding tray next to counter, painted yellow; building with two chimneys and four painted dormer windows; pierced details include decorative grille and arched windows; cast details include window frames; coin is placed on the tray, and teller deposits it in bank.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.483
Marks: 
cast: on back: "PAT. JUNE 25 187[3 or 2]/" [illegible] "OCT 28 1873" cast: on front door: "NOVELTY\BANK"
Gallery Label: 
This bank was based on Patent No. 144,106, issued to C.C. Johnson, Somerville, MA, on October 28, 1873 (See Publications).
Provenance: 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Bibliography: 
Weinstein, Amy A. "Children's toys." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 188-193.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1873
eMuseum Object ID: 
27496
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Highchair

Classification: 
Date: 
1750-1850
Medium: 
Maple; oak; rush
Dimensions: 
Overall: 36 x 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. ( 91.4 x 34.9 x 26.7 cm )
Description: 
Slat-back highchair with two slats between turned stiles with inverted bell-shaped finials; trapezoidal rush seat; turned arm supports with flattened ball finials; legs joined by two plain, round stretchers in front, one on either side, and one in back.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.908
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: 
27307
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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