Collection Highlights
Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
1942-1945
1946.89a-c
Wool, silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cologne bottle
Object name
Cologne bottle
Date
1830-1860
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 6.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description
Aquamarine glass cologne bottle blown in a two-part mold with narrow collar, long cylindrical neck with wide ring at center, rectangular body with concave chamfers, raised rectangular panel with vase and flowers on obverse, rectangular panel bordered by chevrons on reverse, paired gadroon ribs on sides, and diagonal seam and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.1050
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.
