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Carriage

1870-1900
Place madeUnited States, North America
Wood, textile, metal, paper, glass
Overall: 10 1/2 x 22 x 9 in. ( 26.7 x 55.9 x 22.9 cm )
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
INV.5212
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.
DescriptionOpen two-wheel carriage, probably a gig or a curricle, made of wood, painted green with red and yellow trim, with black painted textile upholstery studded with white glass beads and trimmed with red braid and paper with wickerwork pattern glued to floor.
Markingsimpressed: in wood on bottom: "2" Nadelman collection sticker: "366 / ?"; country illegible
ProvenanceThe Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
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