Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tile
Object name
Tile
Date
1650-1700
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 12.4 x 12.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with white glaze; scene of robed figure holding aloft two leafy branches; infill on edges.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
Z.738
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.
