Antique Tools and Artifacts

Artistic depictions of vintage tools and storage items, featuring intricate details and historical significance.

Howard Lumbard, Candlestick, c 1939 Candlestick
Howard Lumbard, Candlestick, c 1939 Candlestick
Inkwell. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 45.5 cm (13 15/16 x 17 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4" High 10" Wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jessie M. Youngs.Jacob Gielens, Dipper, c 1938 DipperTool Box Hasp. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.Carved Storage or Pin Box. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 26.5 cm (14 1/16 x 10 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 1 3/8" high; 1 7/8" wide; 4 1/8" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rolland Ayres.Howard Lumbard, Candlestick, c 1939 CandlestickMina Lowry, Cherry Candlestick, c 1937 Cherry CandlestickJames M Lawson, Post Axe, c 1938 Post AxeRabbet Plane. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.3 x 28 cm (13 7/8 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 11" long; 3 3/8" high; 1 1/2" thick. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Samuel Faigin.Filippo Porreca, Rush Light and Candle Holder, c 1938 Rush Light and Candle HolderFrank McEntee, Churn (Rocker Type), c 1939 Churn (Rocker Type)George V Vezolles, Stove, 1935 1942 StoveCoffee Mill. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 40.6 x 35.5 cm (16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: Box: 9" high; 9" wide; 5 1/2" deep; hopper: 6 3/4" in diameter4" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lelah Nelson.Meat Grinder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 34.9 x 24.5 cm (13 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Geoffrey Holt.Georgina King, Cow Bell, c 1940 Cow BellDoor Handle with Thumb Press. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.4 cm (11 7/16 x 8 13/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: PHILIP JOHNSON.Nicholas Amantea, Grease Lamp, c 1938 Grease LampOrville Cline, Shaker Comb and Case, c 1941 Shaker Comb and CaseAdolph Opstad, Powder Flask, c 1941 Powder FlaskConestoga Axe Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 28.3 cm (9 x 11 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: G. L. Schafer.Wayne White, Apache Gun, 1935 1942 Apache GunHelen Hobart, Cookie Cutter, c 1936 Cookie CutterWilliam F Morris, Doll's Cradle, c 1940 Doll's CradleRoom in the nineteenth century from Kazanów from the collection of Szymon Złądzki in Warsaw in 1917 - a general view on a 1: 1 scale; Pretty, Szymon (Ca 1864-1942); 1917 (not after 11.04.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Samuel Fineman, Police Rattle, c 1936 Police RattleGeorge H Alexander, Sewing Box, c 1940 Sewing BoxKurt Melzer, Grape Crusher, c 1937 Grape CrusherGeorge V Vezolles, Pioneer Baby's Cradle, 1941 Pioneer Baby's CradleGeorge Constantine, Wood and Tin Chandelier, c 1937 Wood and Tin ChandelierPa. German Plate. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 29.8 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 49" in diameter; 23" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouach on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ella Josephine Sterling.Mary Hansen, Candlestick, c 1940 CandlestickPlane for Leveling Wood. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 22" long; 8" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lena Nastasi.Side Chair. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.7 x 22.7 cm (11 5/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Back 39"high, seat 17 1/2 high. Seat 21 1/2" wide.. Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Louis Annino.Dining Room Suite. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 36.3 x 28.9 cm (14 5/16 x 11 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Juanita Lantz.Edward L Loper, Wooden Thread Holder, c 1936 Wooden Thread HolderLeslie Macklem, Wick Trimmer, c 1939 Wick TrimmerGeorge E Rhone, Spur, c 1940 SpurGeorgine E Mason, Butter Print and Mold, 1935 1942 Butter Print and MoldCandle Stand. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 50.8 x 38.1 cm (20 x 15 in.) Original IAD Object: 27 3/4"high; top 16"x20 1/4". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rex F. Bush.Amelia Tuccio, Jacking Torch, c 1941 Jacking TorchOscar Bluhme, Bit Brace, c 1940 Bit BraceGilbert Boese, Betty Lamp, c 1937 Betty LampCorn Planter. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 40.2 cm (12 1/16 x 15 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Max Fernekes.Janet Riza, Candlestick, c 1937 CandlestickFlorence Huston, Kerosene Street Car Lamp, c 1936 Kerosene Street Car LampPa. German Butter Mold. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 24.5 x 35.4 cm (9 5/8 x 13 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Luther D. Wenrich.Irene Lawson, Flat Iron Holder, c 1939 Flat Iron HolderColumbus Simpson, Silver Snuff Box, c 1936 Silver Snuff BoxSydney Roberts, Pipe, c 1938 PipeCharles Henning, Toleware Box, c 1941 Toleware BoxWafer Iron. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23.1 x 30.7 cm (9 1/8 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 3.4" in diameter; handle: 27 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Paul Ward.Barometer. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 54.9 x 38.9 cm (21 5/8 x 15 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 38" high; 4 1/2" wide; 2 5/8" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Spiecker.Frank C Barks, Saddle, c 1937 SaddleCombined Stove and Lantern. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 31.5 x 44.8 cm (12 3/8 x 17 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 7/8" high; 7 1/2" in diameter. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lester Kausch.Max Fernekes, Corn Planter, c 1938 Corn PlanterRain Bonnet. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 27.4 cm (13 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lillian Causey.Spice Sifter. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 23.3 cm (11 7/16 x 9 3/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Stanley Chin.Hobby Toy. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 29.5 cm (9 x 11 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Raoul Du Bois.Sewing Cabinet. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 30.5 cm (9 1/16 x 12 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Robert A. Young.American 20th Century, Bell, 1935 1942 BellCandle Sconce. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 33.2 x 24.4 cm (13 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Julius Bellamy.Hal Blakeley, Spur, c 1940 SpurChristmas Light. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Dana.Florence Milto, Bellows, c 1941 BellowsFranklin C Moyan, Mail Box, c 1936 Mail BoxHarry Mann Waddell, Unknown Object, 1935 1942 Unknown ObjectWilloughby Ions, Sea Chest, US Navy, 1935 1942 Sea Chest, U.S. NavyHarry Eisman, Knife Box, c 1940 Knife BoxJerome Hoxie, Preserve Jar, 1936 Preserve JarCopper Baptismal Font. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 26.6 x 35.4 cm (10 1/2 x 13 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Approx. 2' in diameter.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Juanita Donahoo.Miner's Chair - Hand Made. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: Seat 15"x15"; legs 18"; center of bk. 24 1/2"; sides 20". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rose Campbell-Gerke.Carl Buergerniss, Bureau Box, c 1940 Bureau BoxWooden Shoe. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 26 x 35.5 cm (10 1/4 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lloyd Charles Lemcke.Pa. German Pail and Cover. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 41.5 x 33.7 cm (16 5/16 x 13 1/4 in.). Medium: oil paint on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene Shellady.Door Knocker. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 42.5 x 34.7 cm (16 3/4 x 13 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Gray.Door Catch. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Donald Streeter.Bouquet Holder. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 22.8 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Samuel O. Klein.Salvatore Borrazzo, Pot Trivets, c 1938 Pot TrivetsCow Bell #4. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 40.6 cm (12 x 16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 3/4" high; 3 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Dorothy Brennan.Bootjack. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 42.3 x 33 cm (16 5/8 x 13 in.) Original IAD Object: 24" long; 8" wide; 4" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wellington Blewett.Round Top Table. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 40.8 x 30.5 cm (16 1/16 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: overall: 29" high; top: 2' diameter. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Violet Hartenstein.Latch, Bar, and Catch 1700-1800 American. Latch, Bar, and Catch. American. 1700-1800. Wrought iron. Made in Pennsylvania, United StatesHarry Mann Waddell, Butter Mold, c 1940 Butter MoldRoy Weber, Pa German Butter Mold, c 1938 Pa. German Butter MoldGunpowder Flask. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 24.1 cm (13 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Christabel Scrymser.Holger Hansen, Candle Mold, c 1936 Candle Moldattributed to John Sell Cotman, 1782-1842, British, Studies of Two Coffin Lids from Norfolk Churches, ca. 1822. Yellow and gray wash over graphite on medium smooth cream wove paper.Joe Brennan, Doll's Cradle, 1935 1942 Doll's CradleThomas Dooley, Drawshave, 1938 DrawshaveCandle Holder. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 33.4 x 24.3 cm (13 1/8 x 9 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Irene M. Burge.Adele Brooks, Tooth Key (or Tooth Extractor), 1935 1942 Tooth Key (or Tooth Extractor)Helen Hobart, Flat Iron Holder, c 1941 Flat Iron HolderMildred Ford, Bread Tray, c 1941 Bread TrayArchie Thompson, Hot Water Goose, c 1938 Hot Water GooseEthel Dougan, Andirons, c 1939 AndironsShaker Stove. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 25 cm (14 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 24" high; 32 3/4" long. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George V. Vezolles.Lantern. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.8 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Benjamin Resnick.Duncan Phyfe Table. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 37.9 cm (11 x 14 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 52"x23 1/2"x27"high. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arthur Mathews.Candle Table. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 37.2 x 29.2 cm (14 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 27"high; Top oval length 20". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Carl Buergerniss.The deposit (handcuffs.). The deposit, at the corner of the wharf of the clock and the street of Harlay, 1st arrondissement, Paris Albert Brichaut. The deposit (handcuffs.). The deposit, at the corner of the wharf of the clock and the street of Harlay, 1st arrondissement, Paris. Gelatin-chloride draw. Between 1860 and 1920.John Cutting, Leather Covered Trunk, c 1939 Leather Covered Trunk