Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
ca. 1780
1954.148
Oak, leather, metal
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Museum Collections
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Block press
Object name
Block press
Date
1700-1800
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 23.8 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Rectangular wooden printing block with pattern of striped bands alternating with bands of stylized leaves carved in relief on obverse; reverse with rectangular indentation carved on one edge and three brass strips screw-mounted (so that they swivel) to three opposite edges.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
INV.7567
Marks
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2560 / Fr."
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.
