Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 5 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 12.1 x 13 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with white glaze; biblical scene of Jonah being spit up by the whale (Jonah ch. 2 v. 10); ox-head corner motifs; tile has been broken and reglued and infilled.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.735
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:
25841
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1725-1775
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 5 x 1/4 in. ( 10.8 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with white glaze; scene of recumbant man in robe beneath tree with two birds swooping down, possibly Elijah being fed by ravens (I Kings Ch.17 V.5); ox-head corner motifs; tile has been cut down and is broken and has been repaired and is missing lower quarter.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.729
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:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
25838
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1740-1760
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with white glaze and pin-prick at upper left; biblical scene of Elijah seated beneath a tree being fed by ravens with a town in left background (I Kings Ch.17 V.5); ox-head corner motifs; tile is broken and has been repaired and infilled.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.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:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
25836
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Brown nonlead glass snuff bottle blown in a three-part mold with rudimentary neck, slightly rounded shoulder, square body with rounded corners, and indented base; pasted on front of bottle, paper label printed in black with inscription beginning "TOBACCO SCOTCH & RAPPEE SNUFF" across top and remains of blue paper label on side with seal reading "UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE".
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.326c
Marks:
printed: on label affixed to bottle: "TOBACCO SCOTCH & RAPPEE SNUFF/MANUFACTURED/and Sold by/AMERICAN SNUFF CO. MEMPHIS TENN./ORIGINATED BY/LEVI GARRETT/& SONS/No. 128 So. Front Street/at the Draw Bridge/PHILADA."
printed: on label affixed to bottle, sid
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:
25815
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 21 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Deep blue blown glass vase with tapered sides and flared neck in the shape of a cup; pontil mark on bottom.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.984
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:
25803
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 20.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Emerald green blown glass vase with tapered sides and flared neck in the shape of a cup, of irregular circumference; pontil mark on bottom.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.982
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:
25801
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Brown nonlead glass snuff bottle blown in a three-part mold with rudimentary neck, slightly rounded shoulder, square body with rounded corners, and indented base; pasted on front of bottle, remains of paper label printed in black with inscription beginning "TOBACCO SCOTCH & RAPPEE SNUFF" across top and remains of blue paper labels on each side with seal reading "UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE".
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.326b
Marks:
printed: on label affixed to bottle: "TOBACCO SCOTCH & RAPPEE SNUFF/MANUFACTURED/and Sold by/AMERICAN SNUFF CO. MEMPHIS TENN./ORIGINATED BY/LEVI GARRETT/& SONS/No. 128 So. Front Street/at the Draw Bridge/PHILADA."
printed: on label affixed to bottle, sid
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:
25776
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1810-1840 or 1900-1937
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. ( 13 x 15.6 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine lead glass bowl; deep, cup-shaped bowl with flaring rim and spout; solid applied foot with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1100
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:
1937
eMuseum Object ID:
25774
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1870
Medium:
Glass, cork, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 11.4 x 7 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Olive green nonlead glass snuff bottle blown in a three-part mold with rudimentary neck, rounded shoulder, rectangular body with flat chamfers, and pontil mark on base; pasted on front of bottle, paper label printed in blue with inscription beginning "Maccoboy SNUFF" in oval frame, with two casks marked "BEST VIRGINIA" at bottom left corner; remains of cork wedged in mouth of bottle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.327
Marks:
printed: on label affixed to bottle: "Maccoboy/SNUFF/of the best quality/Manufactured by/JOHN CLARK & SONS,/Boston./NB. Pigtail & Fig Tobacco/At the Sign of the/Indian Chief opposite/the NWest Corner of/the Market House"
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:
25772
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1858-1870
Medium:
Glass, cork, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. ( 12.4 x 7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brown nonlead glass snuff bottle blown in a three-part mold with rudimentary neck, sloped shoulder, rectangular body with flat chamfers, and pontil mark on base; pasted on front of bottle, remains of paper label printed in black with inscription beginning "RAPPEE SNUFF" below shield and arrows; cork wedged in mouth of bottle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.331
Marks:
printed: on label affixed to bottle: "RAPPEE SNUFF,/MANUFACTURED BY/CHARLES SWEETSE[R],/SAUGUS, MASS./[illeg.]"
Gallery Label:
Charles and George Sweetser operated a cigar and snuff business under the name of Sweetser Brothers between the years of 1858 and 1870, according to Boston city directories (See Publications).
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
25770
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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