Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
1779
1817.13
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Figured pint flask
Object name
Figured pint flask
Date
1815-1835
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. ( 18.4 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Light pink lead glass figured flask blown in a full-size two-part mold (McKearin GIV-11) with hand-tooled flared finish, rectangular body with rounded shoulders, Masonic arch and Masonic symbols on obverse, American eagle with banner above and oval cartouche containing leaf-like motif below on reverse, ribbing on sides, and flat base with pontil mark.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.961
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.
