Cream jug

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1840
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 14.6 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Colorless, nonlead glass cream jug blown in a four-part mold (McKearin G V-14); cylindrical body with straight sides, neck flared at rim and pulled out for spout; applied handle with crimped and upturned lower end; geometric pattern of scrolls and floral devices; rayed bottom (type I); pontil mark.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.730
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: 
25990
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tile

Classification: 
Date: 
1700-1900
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with polychrome painted decoration; buff-colored body with pinkish-white glaze; image of yellow bird on blue and green branch; blue floral corner motifs; left one-fifth of tile cut away.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.761
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: 
25979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tile

Classification: 
Date: 
1625-1650
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted blue and white decoration; red earthenware body with blue-gray glaze with pin prick in upper left corner; tazza or footed bowl of fruit in center with chinoiserie lattice corner designs (Wan Li design).
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.718
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: 
1650
eMuseum Object ID: 
25969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tile

Classification: 
Date: 
1625-1650
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted blue and white decoration; red earthenware body with blue-gray glaze with pin pricks in upper left and lower right corners; tazza or footed bowl of fruit in center with chinoiserie lattice corner designs (Wan Li design).
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.717
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: 
1650
eMuseum Object ID: 
25968
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tile

Classification: 
Date: 
1625-1650
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted polychrome decoration; red earthenware body with blue-gray glaze with pin pricks in lower left and upper right corners; blue and green tazza or footed bowl of blue, yellow, orange, and green fruit in center with blue chinoiserie lattice corner designs (Wan Li design).
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.715
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: 
1650
eMuseum Object ID: 
25962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tile

Classification: 
Date: 
1625-1650
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted polychrome decoration; red earthenware body with blue-gray glaze with pin pricks in lower left and upper right corners; blue and green tazza or footed bowl of blue, yellow, orange, and green fruit in center with blue chinoiserie lattice corner designs (Wan Li design).
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.714
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: 
1650
eMuseum Object ID: 
25961
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Tile

Classification: 
Date: 
1625-1650
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 13 x 13 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
White tin-glazed earthenware tile with painted polychrome decoration; red earthenware body with blue-gray glaze with pin pricks in lower left and upper right corners; blue and green tazza or footed bowl of blue, yellow, orange, and green fruit in center with blue chinoiserie lattice corner designs (Wan Li design).
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number: 
Z.713
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: 
1650
eMuseum Object ID: 
25960
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Miniature Jar

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1875
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Aquamarine glass medicine bottle blown in a two-part mold, with roughly cylindrical neck, narrow horizontal shoulder, cylindrical body with "MOUNSEYS PRESTON SALTS" inscribed on obverse, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1712
Marks: 
in relief: on obverse: "MOUNSEYS / PRESTON / SALTS"
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: 
25959
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1840
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 x 8 x 5 in. ( 20.3 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description: 
Colorless, lead glass pitcher blown in a three-part mold of geometric design (McKearin GV-12); barrel-shaped body with sloping shoulders, wide neck, and flared rim pulled out to form spout; body molded with vertical comet- or peacock feather-like motifs on body and scales on shoulders; applied handle with curled end; base molded with starburst (McKearin Diamond Type III) and pontil mark.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.733
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: 
25948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1845
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 x 8 x 5 in. ( 17.8 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description: 
Colorless, lead glass pitcher blown in a three-part mold of geometric design (McKearin GV-8); cylindrical body with sloping shoulders and wide flared rim pulled out to form spout; body molded with ribs and three large scroll motifs; applied handle crimped and curled at end; flat base with pontil mark.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.747
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: 
1845
eMuseum Object ID: 
25943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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