Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Side chair
Object name
Side chair
Date
1750-1800
Medium
Maple
Dimensions
Overall: 37 1/2 x 17 7/8 x 16 1/2 in. ( 95.3 x 45.4 x 41.9 cm )
Description
Slat-back side chair with four bow-shaped slats, rush seat, and turned legs joined by pairs of plain turned front, side, and rear stretchers; ball feet.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.1282
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.
