Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cupboard or buffet
Object name
Cupboard or buffet
Date
1750-1800
Medium
Pine
Dimensions
Overall: 74 x 37 7/8 x 20 1/2 in. ( 188 x 96.2 x 52.1 cm )
Description
Pine cupboard of rectangular form with three open shelves in upper section and a single centered cupboard door with wooden swivel latch in lower section; lower edge of cupboard door with double serpentine cut-out between scallops; lower edges of boards framing cupboard door with broken serpentine line that curves into bracket feet.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.1303
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.
