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Charles Criswell, Man's Shoe Buckle, c 1936 Man's Shoe Buckle
Charles Criswell, Man's Shoe Buckle, c 1936 Man's Shoe Buckle
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A letter and playing cards. Still life by Sokolov, Vladimir Pavlovich (1860-1913) State Regional I. Pozhalostin Art Museum, Ryasan Watercolour on paper 19,5x24,2 Russia Russian Painting of 19th cen. Still Life PaintingGauwlies, Hindoo cowherds, Berar.. Photographs. 1868 - 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. India, Indigenous peoples , India, Manners & customs , IndiaIsadore Goldberg, Crock, c 1940 CrockEdna C Rex, Watch Chain, 1935 1942 Watch ChainScales. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 42.8 x 33.2 cm (16 7/8 x 13 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" long; 11 3/4" high; 1 1/4" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harry Grossen.Melita Hofmann, Cape, c 1938 CapeJ Henry Marley, Cattle Brand, c 1936 Cattle BrandBit. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 26.6 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/4" high; 5 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harry Mann Waddell.Still life with agaw; Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932); around 1914 (1910-00-00-1920-00-00);Frances Lichten, Pa German Flower Holder, c 1936 Pa. German Flower HolderPewter Box. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 24.4 x 30.2 cm (9 5/8 x 11 7/8 in.). Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harry Goodman.Charles Goodwin, Urn Design, c 1940 Urn DesignAngeline Starr, Gavel, c 1940 GavelFrank Eiseman, Amana Bread raising Basket, c 1938 Amana Bread-raising BasketStockings. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 22.6 cm (11 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sylvia De Zon.Bonnet. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 46 x 33.5 cm (18 1/8 x 13 3/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Earl.Fanière brothers, brooch (main title). Graphite, gouache on gray cardboard. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Mae Szilvasy, Mortar and Pestle, 1935 1942 Mortar and PestleCharles Caseau, Jar, c 1936 JarShaker Spool Rack and Spools. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 23.7 cm (12 x 9 5/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Orville Cline.Jacob Marrel (1614-1681), a glass vase with flowers, CIRCA 1669Ballot Box. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 36 x 28.1 cm (14 3/16 x 11 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 13" high; 13" wide; 13" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rose Campbell-Gerke.Cutlery Set, by Silversmith GBS (Gian Battista Spalenza), 1777, 18th Century, silver, steel. Italy, Lombardy, Brescia, Private Collection. Cutlery box spoon knife fork silver.VL Vance, Cast Iron Owl Hitching Post, c 1937 Cast Iron Owl Hitching PostElizabeth Dimling, Cologne Bottle, 1935 1942 Cologne BottleAmphora and gold found near Kamenka on the Dnieper River (chart 6 of: Uvarov, Collection of maps and drawings for a treatise on the Antiquity, part 1.). Darleng, W. (Petersburg ; zakład litograficzny ; fl. ca 1850), lithography atelier, Semeczkin (fl. ca 187-1853), graphic artist, Darleng, W. (fl. ca 1850), graphic artist, Webel, M. B. (fl. ca 1850), draughtsman, cartoonistRat on a Fūchin, Ornament with a Design of Egoyomi (Pictorial Calendar) 1816 Kubo Shunman Japanese. Rat on a Fūchin, Ornament with a Design of Egoyomi (Pictorial Calendar) 54471Bunch of Grapes. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 38.6 x 28.3 cm (15 3/16 x 11 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 12" high. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alice Stearns.Street, 1924 - 1925 Page 48 from a sketchbook with 75 sheets. India paper. pencil streetGrace Halpin, Silver Sugar Tongs, c 1937 Silver Sugar TongsEmbroidery sample, Medium: silk, glass, paper Technique: embroidery and appliqué on a compound weave, Floral pattern embroidered with white silk and pieces of blue and clear glass on a vertically striped blue and black ground., France, 1790-1800, embroidery & stitching, Embroidery sampleWiik, Maria, work, Sketch book, undateable, drawing, Wiik, Maria, unscheduled, Maria Catharina Wiik 1853 - 1928 a Finnish painter of still life, genre images, landscape paintings and portraits. Lived in FinlandThree of Hearts, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Playing cards issued as trade cards from the series "Transparent Playing Cards" (N233), issued in 1888 to promote Kinney Bros. Cigarettes for Kinney Tobacco Company. Some card versos state that there are 52 cards included in the deck whereas other versos confirm the number at 53. Each card verso reads, "Hold to the light/ Read your fortune.". Three of Hearts, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyBronze drinking cup in the form of a deer's head in the Museo Nazionale in Naples, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph National Museum cardboard. photographic support albumen print container of metal: bucket, can, canister, drum, tin. hoofed animals: deer National MuseumNine men morris board Vintage wooden game board for playing Nine men morris Copyright: xZoonar.com/ClaudioxDiviziax 8555056Rocking Horse. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 38.3 x 52.4 cm (15 1/16 x 20 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 48" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Willard Hazen.Kalamian Walton, Silver Spoon, c 1938 Silver Spoon'Untitled/Chair-13'. Russia, Moscow, 1996. Dimensions: 29,6x20,9 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Dmitry Prigov.Arthur Mathews, Door Stop Eagle, 1935 1942 Door Stop: EagleOrnament, anonymous, after Jules of Head, c. 1904 - c. 1919 photomechanical print Ornament with a flower and overlapping loops. paper printing block flowers ~ ornament. ornament ~ traceryLucien Verbeke, Cast Iron Gate and Fence, c 1936 Cast Iron Gate and FenceTools for a needle ladder application in the form of a cotton rag on which a black leaf is sewn with white tracing wires in the shape of a butterfly. Tools in the shape of a black leaf in which the pattern of butterfly wings and a butterfly are 'Poped'. The leaf is sewn on a cotton steak and the pattern lines of the butterfly (bottom) are with white tracing threads through the leaf and sewn. Hereby a white strip of paper is stuck with the text "2nd ouvrage" (second work). The extra butterfly wings (top) are also processed in this way and, moreover, filled with a mesh side ground. Hereby a white strip of paper is stuck with the text "3rd ouvrage" (third work). It belongs to a series of a total of 4 objects in which the development is demonstrated to come to a butterfly of Brussels coniferous lace.Woman's Shoe. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Melita Hofmann.Shaker Scales. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 45.9 cm (14 1/16 x 18 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 15" high; 2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George V. Vezolles.Knife with Ornamental Handle, from the Way to Chirurgerie second half 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Knife with Ornamental Handle, from the Way to Chirurgerie 386697Comb. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cora Parker.Hair Jewelry. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 24.6 cm (14 x 9 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Douglas Campbell.Shield seen from the inside. .Mina Lowry, Figurine, c 1937 FigurineBöhmer Franz (1907-1943), Park Hotel in Posen (1940-1940): armchair. Pencil on transparent, 36.6 x 46.1 cm (including scan edges)Betty Fuerst, Stern Board, c 1936 Stern BoardNine of Clubs, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1888 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Playing cards issued as trade cards from the series "Transparent Playing Cards" (N233), issued in 1888 to promote Kinney Bros. Cigarettes for Kinney Tobacco Company. Some card versos state that there are 52 cards included in the deck whereas other versos confirm the number at 53. Each card verso reads, "Hold to the light/ Read your fortune.". Nine of Clubs, from the Transparent Playing Cards series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyBishop Hill: Washing Flail. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 24 cm (11 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 22 1/2" long; 5" wide; 2" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wellington Blewett.'Drawing of Two Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Bracelets'. Sketches of the jewellery from Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna's dowry. Russia, 1870s. Dimensions: 33,5x23 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Carl Eduard Bolin.Designs for a board with crown and monogram, Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, 1874 - 1945 drawing paper. pencil brush dish, plate, saucer. work of applied art (+ ceramics ~ arts)Infant's Cap. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 32 x 25.5 cm (12 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grace Halpin.Six performances, Julie de Graag, 1878 - 1924 print From top left, clockwise: a toy horse on a shelf. Shoes. A teat, a rattle and a knotted bag. A sleeping child. A bottle and a jug on a tray. A woman who peels potatoes next to a cradle. paper infant, baby. (playing with) toysHarry Mann Waddell and Edith Towner, Bell (From a Locomotive), c 1940 Bell (From a Locomotive)Lucille Gilchrist, Shaker Rug (Detail), c 1936 Shaker Rug (Detail)Wall Bracket, (Ecclesiastical). Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 26.7 x 35.5 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 36"long x 10"deep x 10 3/4"high (approx.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward Jewett.William O Fletcher, Rooster Coin Bank, c 1938 Rooster Coin BankKalamian Walton, Silver Teaspoon, c 1938 Silver TeaspoonCast Iron Gate and Fence. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 37.9 x 39.6 cm (14 15/16 x 15 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lucien Verbeke.UMBRELLA FOR HAWKS.William Kieckhofel, Balance Scales, c 1940 Balance ScalesVintage Photograph. A still life of a pear.Hairbrush and Beard Tweezers. Dated: 1935. Dimensions: overall: 22.2 x 30.4 cm (8 3/4 x 11 15/16 in.). Medium: graphite and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George B. Wally.Birthday, Christmas, Easter and Valentine cards depicting a child peering through a door and window, flowers, butterflies, river landscapes.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Windows, Doors & doorwaysBauern Hochzeit, Baurn Hochzeit, Göbl, Andreas Benedictus, 1765-1792, ink, gold board, with gilt edges, ca. 1765, 1 boxed deck of playing cards, etching, stencil, hand col., 11.5 x 7 x 3 cm.Shaker Mirror Rack. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Victor F. Muollo.Handkerchief, Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved plate on plain weave, Commemorative handkerchief from the Centennial Exposition at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. In the center is a diagonally placed depiction of Horticultural Hall in blue on a white ground. A blue printed zigzag border is on all sides. Three hemmed sides and one selvedge are present., USA, 1876, printed, dyed & painted textiles, HandkerchiefAlbert Ryder, Fish Weather Vane, c 1938 Fish Weather VanePa. German Butter Mold. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 34.5 x 24.8 cm (13 9/16 x 9 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 4" in diameter. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charlotte Angus.Hobby Horse. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 39.9 x 50.9 cm (15 11/16 x 20 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: body: 21 1/2" long; head: 9" long; legs: 14" long; 32" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Adele Brooks.Weather Vane Finial. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 21.4 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 18 3/4" long; 22 1/2" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Helen Hobart.Photograph of Bugler (left) and SAD - Special Artificer Devices - (right) Naval Insignias as Patches.Walter Hochstrasser, Toy Bank Negro Boy Head, c 1939 Toy Bank: Negro Boy HeadMI - Saginaw River. Saginaw River Range Lights, Michigan. Lamp substituting device, side view.Cast Iron Stove. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 45.8 cm (14 x 18 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 13" high; 12" wide; 22" long. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edmond Lorts.Ornament with flower ..Chris Makrenos, Toy Bank Paddy and the Pig, c 1937 Toy Bank: Paddy and the PigMonocle and Eye (brown), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Jocular Oculars" series (N221), issued ca. 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Monocle and Eye (brown), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyBirthday, Christmas and New Year cards depicting the beach, children, seashells, seaweed and a sandcastle.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Children, Beaches, Sand sculpture, Play (Recreation)Woman's Shoe. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 36.7 x 29.2 cm (14 7/16 x 11 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Daniel Marshack.American 20th Century, Shoe, 1935 1942 ShoeDrie kapperskoffers, Tillotson & Son, c. 1895 - in or before 1900 photomechanical print Bolton paper comb, brush and other tools (care of the hair)Ralph Morton, Wallet, c 1939 WalletVintage Photograph. A mannequin head with dramatic lighting.Waterput bij een stal.Get a wooden bucket in the foreground in the foreground and a broom. Leaf 5 Recto from a sketchbook with 37 sheets.Information board with photos and descriptions of exhibited objects; Exhibition Johannes Schiotling.table Bell, Bridal Dive, Two Spreading Cushions and a Basket or Doing Sugar.. Three vases, a porcelain watercan, scissors and flowers and branches to bring flower arrangements (Ikebana). With three poems. The shell where the title refers is poisonous in the fan shower. This is a copy to the original print from 1821.Pewter Flask. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 40.7 cm (14 x 16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Johnson.John H Tercuzzi, Earrings, c 1938 EarringsPerfume Bottle. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 22.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, goauche, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William P. Shearwood.A Tinker in China, circa 1800Asian Knives, World Fashion - RacinetMoansyphone with New Year's decoration. Silver crescent nickle, pine branch and New Year decoration of straw rope (shimenawa), ferns (urajiro) and papers against black background. With one poem.Mugi or barley, Hordeum distichum. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto, 1900.beer mug