Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 1/4 in. ( 13 x 13 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with pinkish-white glaze and pin-pricks at lower left and upper right; scene of building on island with two dunes with three boats in the left background and fence in right background; spider-head corner motifs; tile resotred with infill.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.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:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
25555
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Basket
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cobalt lead glass basket; raised, mold-blown body with vertical ribs and circular foot; strap handle with crimped ends; traces of gilding on basket rim and exterior ribs; pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1005
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:
25550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine bottle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine glass medicine bottle blown in a two-part mold; flanged lip, cylindrical neck, slightly rounded shoulder, panelled cylindrical body with paper label attached, and mold seam and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.553
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to body: "Mrs. M. Brown's/ PAIN KILLER/ . . . /Prepared only by Mrs. B./ Proprietor Dr. L. S. Comstock/ OF THE FIRM OF/ COMSTOCK & Co./ No. 21 Cortlandt St./ NEW YORK/ Directions for Use . . ."
typed collector's label: affixe
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:
25544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass tumbler; cylindrical shape with plain rim, wide band of alternating foliate motifs and diamonds on stippled ground, etched "eb", scalloped base rim with scallop shells, underside of base molded with rays.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1001
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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
25530
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spill holders (pair)
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 14.6 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless pressed lead glass spill holders with scalloped rim, vertical ribbing from top to bottom, and vine with stylized leaves and flowers circling bowl (Ribbed Leaf or Bellflower pattern).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1019a-b
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:
25525
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spill holder/goblet
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 14.6 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass spill holder with scalloped rim, vertical ribbing from top to bottom, and vine with stylized leaves and flowers circling bowl (Ribbed Leaf or Bellflower pattern).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1019b
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:
25524
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spill holder/goblet
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1860-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 14.6 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass spill holder with scalloped rim, vertical ribbing from top to bottom, and vine with stylized leaves and flowers circling bowl (Ribbed Leaf or Bellflower pattern).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1019a
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:
25523
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 x 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with bluish-white glaze and pin-pricks at lower and upper left; scene of building with well sweep on island with boats in the background; spider-head corner motifs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.752
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:
25522
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 x 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 12.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with pinkish-white glaze and pin-pricks at lower right and upper left and right; scene of building with well sweep on island with boats in the background; spider-head corner motifs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.751
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:
25520
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
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 grayish-white glaze and pin-pricks at lower left and upper right; scene of church on island with boats in the background; spider-head corner motifs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.750
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:
25519
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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