Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Whistle
Object name
Whistle
Date
1810-1850
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 10.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Molded redware whistle in form of a bird decorated with dark brown glaze; tail functions as mouthpiece and each side wing has a pierced vent hole.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
INV.9326
Marks
written: on adhesive label on bottom of whistle: "537/Am."
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.
