Collection Highlights
James (1777-?) and Sarah Clark Tuttle (c. 1779-?)
1836
1937.1715
Gouache, watercolor, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on ivory paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figurine (squirrel)
Object name
Figurine (squirrel)
Date
1800-1900
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 10.5 x 8.6 x 4.4 cm )
Description
Hand molded redware squirrel in seated position with round nut between hands, being brought to mouth; impressed circles around base and for eyes.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.688
Marks
incised: on bottom: "8."
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
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
