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Historical Design Sketches

Detailed drawings of historical artifacts including officer's swords and candle sconces, showcasing vintage craftsmanship and intricate designs.

Amelia Tuccio, Candle Sconce, c 1940 Candle Sconce
Amelia Tuccio, Candle Sconce, c 1940 Candle Sconce
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Design for an Officer's Sword dated 1837 Thomas Fletcher American. Design for an Officer's Sword. American, Boston or Philadelphia. dated 1837. Ink, wash, paper. Boston or Philadelphia. Works on Paper-DrawingsFlatiron Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 21.8 x 28.3 cm (8 9/16 x 11 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 15/16" wide; 1 11/16" high; 10 1/4" long. Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bernard Westmacott.Amelia Tuccio, Candle Sconce, c 1940 Candle SconceEdith Towner, Candlesticks, 1939 CandlesticksBernard Krieger, Flat Iron Holder, c 1939 Flat Iron HolderBroda, Hasps, 1935 1942 HaspsHal Blakeley, Candleholder (Candelero) Cut Tin, 1940 Candleholder (Candelero) Cut TinGordena Jackson, Hammer, c 1937 HammerMaurice Van Felix, Toast Rack, c 1938 Toast RackShoe Buckles. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Dieterich.Table. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 29x18x30. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edna C. Rex.Tabea Hosier, Armchair, c 1936 ArmchairStrainer with Funnel. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23.7 x 28.8 cm (9 5/16 x 11 5/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Yolande Delasser.Alexander Anderson, Carpenter's Clamp, 1939 Carpenter's ClampHerman Bader, Pa German Flat iron Holder, c 1938 Pa. German Flat-iron HolderJack Staloff, Flat Iron Holder, c 1938 Flat Iron HolderCornelius Frazier, Handcuffs with One Key, c 1936 Handcuffs with One KeyMarie Famularo, Lamp Bracket, 1937 Lamp BracketOrnaments, 1889 - 1894 Leaf 8 Verso from a sketchbook with 33 sheets. paper. pencil ornaments ~ artAlfred Walbeck, Ladderback Chair, c 1937 Ladderback ChairGerald Bernhardt, Rush Burner Paperweight, c 1936 Rush Burner PaperweightLudmilla Calderon, Andirons and Fireback, c 1936 Andirons and FirebackCollar. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: collar: 14" long; 2 3/4" high; tie: 21 1/2" long. Medium: graphite and watercolor on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry De Wolfe.Card Table. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 2.2 cm (12 x 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 30"high; 36"long; 18"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bessie Forman.Handle from around 1830 from the equipment of the court in Gostków - general view; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1918 (not after 18.09.1918) (1918-00-00-1918-00-00);Design for Side Serving Table with two shelves adorned by two Corinthian- column front supports on a two-drawer base, A.N. Davenport Co., Pen and black ink on thin cream paper, Table with oblong top (convex front) resting on two Corinthian column front supports and two flat, ornately-carved back supports. Shelf unit in middle. Base is made up of two drawers (a unit on short legs so it is raised off the floor). A wine glass stands atop the table., 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, DrawingLawrence Phillips, Side Chair, c 1936 Side ChairHutch Table. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 36.6 x 28.3 cm (14 7/16 x 11 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 37"high; table top 45". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Margery Parish.Charlotte Winter, Sewing Bird, c 1936 Sewing BirdAugustus Welby Northmore Pugin, 1812-1852, British, Design for Small Tables for the Library of the House of Lords, undated. Graphite, pen and black ink, and pen and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper.American 20th Century, Fire Tongs and Shovel, 1935 1942 Fire Tongs and ShovelEdward Bashaw, Candle Mold, c 1940 Candle MoldPhilip Johnson, Rosette Mounts, c 1936 Rosette MountsFrancis Borelli, Skewers and Holder, c 1935 Skewers and HolderTwo cupboards, Anonymous, 1800 - 1900 print Two low ornamented cupboards. Numbered in pencil 2272 and 2273. paper furniture for storageBed and two cupboards; Designs for religious and profane objects; Invenzioni Various Di Mobili Ed Utensili Sacri E profani; Invenzioni Various Di Mobili Ed Utensili Sacri E profani per USI Comuni della Vita. Print is part of an album.Wooden Bench. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 24.2 x 35.6 cm (9 1/2 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Dana Bartlett.Rolland Livingstone, Armchair, 1935 1942 ArmchairNicholas Gorid, Table Pedestal, c 1939 Table PedestalHans Westendorff, Silver Patch Box, c 1936 Silver Patch BoxArm Chair. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Herbert Marsh.Spoon. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.5 x 21.9 cm (11 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long; 2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Carl Keksi.Luther D Wenrich, Pa German Butter Mold, c 1940 Pa. German Butter Mold2007.2842.2. F & C Osler Catalogue, 1860-70. Manufacturer: F & C Osler (Ltd). Colour printed catalogue of glass light fittings. Bound with brown leather and green internal lining. Consists of approximately 50 pages.Samuel Fineman, Iron Scales, c 1937 Iron ScalesPewter Porringer. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 23.1 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Cullen.Philip Johnson, Trivet, c 1938 TrivetFrederick Jackson, Silver Teaspoon, 1935 1942 Silver TeaspoonRaymond Manupelli, Egg Glass, c 1936 Egg GlassHester Duany, Chopping Knife, 1935 1942 Chopping KnifeN.N.: Water post for the rinsing of the gutter. Monthly competition July 1853Designs for lamps. Leaf 27 Recto from a sketchbook with 27 sheets.Foot Warmer. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.9 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" high; 8 1/2" wide; 6 3/4" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edith Miller.Drawing, Design for a Six-Legged Adjustable Round Table on Casters; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin, cream paper; 15.9 x 22.5 cm (6 1/4 x 8 7/8 in. ); irregular left edgeSamuel Faigin, Rabbet Plane, c 1937 Rabbet PlaneIcons, Fungorum, circa, Halifax, sponte, Nascentium, 1784-1792. Early works, Ecology, England, Field guides, Fungi, Halifax, Identification, Nomenclature, Pictorial works, Terminology., A collection of delicately arranged pastries is presented on a series of narrow, rectangular trays. Each tray showcases a different assortment of round and slightly flattened confections, varying in size and texture. The confections appear to be crafted with precision, their surfaces smooth and inviting, hinting at a variety of flavors and fillings. The trays are neatly aligned, creating a visually pleasing display that emphasizes the artisanal quality of the pastries. The background is minimalistic, allowing the focus to remain on the exquisite treats.Gerald Bernhardt, Brass Candle Holder, c 1936 Brass Candle HolderDesign for a chair, c. 1906 Page 21 Verso from a sketchbook with 27 magazines. paper. pencil chairMario De Ferrante, Lamp, c 1936 LampIrene Lawson, Flat Iron Holder, c 1939 Flat Iron HolderWilliam P Shearwood, Silver Spoon, 1935 1942 Silver SpoonPrint, Monthly Cabinet Makers Album: "Sewing Chairs"; Designed by M. Kimbel; USA; 1984-124-24-19Flat Iron Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.5 x 29 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 7/8" long; 4 9/16" wide; 2 3/4" high. Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Irene Lawson.Design for a watch chain and two bracelets, Graphite, brush and pale yellow wash on white wove paper, Three jewelry designs, each below the other. The watch chain has three balls connected by thin pieces of chain. The first bracelet has six sheild-like disks connected by joints. The second bracelet has a center section inscribed 'VBI AMOR / IBI ANIMA.', Italy, ca. 1870, jewelry, Drawing, DrawingJohn Price, Foot Scraper, c 1942 Foot ScraperKalamian Walton, Silver Sugar Tongs, 1935 1942 Silver Sugar TongsDrawing, Design for Small Bed Table "B" of Mahogany, in Three Views; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.Amos C Brinton, Bootjack, 1935 1942 BootjackThomas Watts, Watch Case, 1935 1942 Watch CaseInjury bows, anonymus, afterher Jean Charles deptide, 1745 - 1775 print A chair with a triangular seat and floral upholstery and two chairs with striped upholstery, on the right with low backrest. Paris paper engraving chairPlane. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 45.9 cm (13 15/16 x 18 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" long, 4 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sydney Roberts.N.N.: Circulation: glass wall. Monthly competition November 1838A chest of drawers from the 18th century from the Maria Mejer collection in Warsaw in 1916 - views at the front, from above and from the side on a scale of 1: 5; Maszyński, Mariusz (1888-1944); 1916 (not after 27.05.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Grain Scoop. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 24.9 x 35.7 cm (9 13/16 x 14 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary Hansen.Jack Staloff, Bar Latch, c 1936 Bar LatchAndiron (one of pair). Dated: c. 1953. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 23.1 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" high; 12 1/2" long. Medium: graphite and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.Mildred Ford, Candle Pendant, c 1937 Candle PendantTer Apel, anonymous (Monumentenzorg), Decorated niche in the choir of the Monastery Church Ter Apel, verso - handwritten, photograph, photo, photos, topography, recto - handwritten, Ter Apel, decorated niche in the choir of the church Sept 1893, height 231 mm, width 168 mm, photographer, 1893 - 1893, photographic paper, photo paper, cardboard, albumen print, albumine printSzyldzik Iron for the handle in the collection of Gustaw Subise -Bisier from Warsaw in 1916 - front view on a 1: 1 scale; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1916 (not after 6.11.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Candlestick (Ecclesiastical). Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 36.5 x 24.8 cm (14 3/8 x 9 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 3' 1/2" high; 8 3/4" wide at side of base. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Pratt.Armchair from the 18th century property of Ewa Pszczółkowska from Warsaw in 1932 - views from the side, fragment from above and from the side on a scale of 1: 5; Górniak, Stanisław (1903-1933); 1932 (1932-00-00-1932-00-00);Maaswerk, c. 1850 Leaf 20 Verso from a sketchbook with 37 sheets. paper. pencil ornament ~ traceryRoyal Academy of Music: Room Cup with Water System. Charles Rohault de Fleury (1801-1875). Royal Academy of Music: Room Cup with Water System. Pencil, feather and black ink, pink and blue lavis on layer paper.Branding Iron. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rose Campbell-Gerke.Stanley Mazur, Knife and Fork, c 1939 Knife and ForkLudmilla Calderon, Silver Knife (Rogers Silverware), c 1936 Silver Knife (Rogers Silverware)Samuel Faigin, Groove Plane, c 1937 Groove PlanePickle Fork. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 24.6 x 35.3 cm (9 11/16 x 13 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John R. Towers.Food Chopper. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 26.5 x 35.8 cm (10 7/16 x 14 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 8 1/4" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sydney Roberts.Archie Thompson, Surveyor's Compass, c 1937 Surveyor's CompassOrnaments with windows and a bird, c. 1925 Also fantasy ornaments. Page 9 Recto from a sketchbook with 11 sheets. pencil ornament derived from animal forms. fantasy ornamentDesign for a nail polish and an ointment pot., Mathieu Lauweriks, 1911 drawing Design for parts of a manicure set: a nail polish and an ointment pot. linen (material). pencil. ink pen ornaments, jewelsFritz Boehmer, Zoar Child's Bed, c 1938 Zoar Child's BedDavid P Willoughby, Tenebrae Candelabra, c 1936 Tenebrae CandelabraJohn H Tercuzzi, Mourning Ring, c 1937 Mourning RingSpoon Mold. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 42.2 cm (11 x 16 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" long; 1 7/8" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Paul Poffinbarger.Drawing, Design for Four-Legged Rectangular Dining Table with Tea Service; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin cream paperDesign for a One-armed Sofa early 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Design for a One-armed Sofa 386852Yolande Delasser, Jar, c 1938 JarJohn B Moll, Garden Bench, 1935 1942 Garden Bench