Pipe bowl: boot shape
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Earthenware pipe bowl in the shape of a boot; pierced in front, just above toe for stem; covered in brown glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8567
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:
26919
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: floral design
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 in. ( 7 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Red ceramic L-shaped pipe bowl; white flower and green leaves painted on front beneath whitish glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8570
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:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
26917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: figure and horses
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 x 1 in. ( 7 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Red ceramic L-shaped pipe bowl; deep bowl has molded scene of man standing with two horses.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8571
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:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
26916
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe stem
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, cork, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden pipe stem with bark still on; tapered cork end; curved horn mouth piece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.367
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:
26914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hanging corner cupboard
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Oak, pine, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 25 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. ( 101.6 x 64.1 x 43.8 cm )
Description:
Painted oak and pine hanging corner cupboard; pentagonal form with three-sided front; upper section with heavily molded cornice and open center section with single shelf; lower section with projecting molding at top, cupboard door at center, and molded base; painted brown, yellow, and black, with floral decoration.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1307
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:
26908
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trivet for pressing iron
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 11 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 29.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron trivet for flatiron with ring-handle terminus and wrought symmetrical curvilinear shapes joined to three-legged base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1368
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:
26897
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe stem
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, cork, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 16.8 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden pipe stem with bark still on; tapered cork end; curved horn mouth piece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.366
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:
26880
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe stem
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, cork, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden pipe stem with bark still on; tapered cork end; curved horn mouth piece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.363
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:
26878
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Slat-back settee
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Hickory
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 34 x 15 1/4 in. ( 72.4 x 86.4 x 38.7 cm )
Description:
Black painted slat-back two seat settee with woven splint seat; turned legs and stiles joined by double stretchers in front and on sides, and single stretchers in back and middle.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1296
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:
26866
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sea chest
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1891-1908
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 36 1/2 x 18 in. ( 40.6 x 92.7 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden sea chest with slightly trapezoidal body; dovetailed corners; painted rope handles; inside of lid painted with scene of four-masted barque approaching mountainous coast with smaller boats; ship and one flag inscribed "MUSKOKA;" ship flying flag with British flag in upper left corner and yellow circle in lower right corner.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.550ab
Gallery Label:
The ship depicted on the inside of the lid of this trunk is the "Muskoka," which was launched in 1891 and was involved in trade with China and Japan. The "Muskoka" was sold in 1908 and its name changed to "Caroline." In 1920, the ship caught fire and was beached.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Bibliography:
Lubboch, "The Last of the Windjammers," Vol. II, pp.136-140.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
26865
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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