Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object name
Pitcher
Date
1840-1880
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 5 5/8 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14.3 x 18.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description
Molded earthenware pitcher in the form of a cow, with opening in mouth and on top of back with looped tail and curling horns standing with a seated calf on a rectangular base with canted corners; sponged brown decoration and geometric motifs in yellow and blue under high gloss glaze.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
INV.581ab
Marks
collector's label: on underside of base: "1415/Eng"
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.
