Chest

1775-1790

Place madeCanada, North America

Pine, iron

Overall: 26 1/2 x 41 1/2 x 24 in. ( 67.3 x 105.4 x 61 cm )

Purchased from Elie Nadelman

1937.1295

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.

ProvenanceThe Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

ClassificationsFURNITURE

DescriptionBlack-painted pine blanket chest; front and sides have applied molding with v-shape at center of front panel; applied molding around base of trunk; square feet; original wrought iron hardware.

N-YHS RR Negative Number 23785

Object NameChest