2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: F. Bartoli

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Tile

Tile
Object name 
Tile
Date 
1700-1900
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 1/8 x 8 x 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 20.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description 
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with polychrome decoration; red-colored body with grayish-whiteglaze; image of cauldron on tripod over fire; lower right corner broken off.
Credit Line 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number 
Z.759
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.