Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coverlet
Object name
Coverlet
Date
1750-1900
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 82 x 72 in. ( 208.3 x 182.9 cm )
Description
Natural homespun cotton coverlet seamed down the center and embroidered, "F * B" in red thread in one corner.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.935
Marks
embroidered: in one corner: "F * B" in red thread
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.
