Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cream pitcher
Object name
Cream pitcher
Date
ca. 1850-1860
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 7 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 19 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Molded yellowware pitcher in the form of a cow with opening in mouth and on top of back that has cover with leaf finial; with looped tail and horns standing on rectangular base with grasses in relief; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with green flecks.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.659ab
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.
