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Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
Artist/Maker: Pierre Vase alias Cruche

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Title
Cover
Object name 
Bed cover
Date 
1825-1875
Medium 
Linen
Dimensions 
Overall: 83 x 57 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 210.8 x 145.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description 
Plain unbleached linen bed cover.
Credit Line 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number 
INV.356
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.