Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shaving mug
Object Number:
1937.662
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. ( 10.8 x 14.6 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware cylindrical mug with inset partitioned dish, handle in form of tree trunk, and molded images of seated rotund man with large round face, wearing breeches and frock coat in relief on either side; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
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.
