Chest of drawers

1825-1875

Place madeSwitzerland

Wood, paint

Overall: 9 3/4 x 8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 24.8 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm )

Purchased from Elie Nadelman

1937.1383

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

ClassificationsTOYS

DescriptionWood chest of drawers with serpentine front, bonnet top, and three full-length drawers; hinged box on top secured with metal clasp; chest of drawers painted with cream-colored roses, white daisies, and green leaves on brown ground, across front of drawers and center of sides.

N-YHS RR Negative Number 28993

Object NameChest of drawers