Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Ladle
Object name
Ladle
Date
ca. 1830-1845
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 13 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 34.3 x 9.2 x 6 cm )
Description
Pewter ladle with circular bowl with beaded rim and curved fiddle back handle.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.376
Marks
struck: on reverse of handle; "PALETHORP'S" in rectangular reserve
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.
