Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chalkware (cat and mouse)
Object Number:
1937.1151
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Plaster of Paris
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Marks:
hand written: collector's label affixed to inner wall of base: "2372/Am."
Description:
Chalkware cat, painted grey, with black and white mouse in mouth, seated on low oblong base.
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.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
