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Historical Illustrations of Objects

Artistic renderings of various historical objects such as beds and andirons, rendered in watercolor and graphite.

John Swientochowski, High Silk Hat, 1935 1942 High Silk Hat
John Swientochowski, High Silk Hat, 1935 1942 High Silk Hat
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Meyer Goldbaum, Pie Plate, c 1936 Pie PlateChild's Rocking Chair. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 42.5 cm (11 7/8 x 16 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 33" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfred H. Smith.Spats. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Melita Hofmann.William H Edwards, Post Axe, 1935 1942 Post AxeJohn Dieterich, Brooch, c 1936 BroochViolet Hartenstein, Trivet, c 1942 TrivetSaddler's Mallet. Dated: 1940. Dimensions: overall: 24.7 x 35.8 cm (9 3/4 x 14 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alexander Anderson.Silver Sugar Tongs. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 5/8" long. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grace Halpin.Clavicle from the armour of Jan Klemens Branicki at the armoury of the Krasińscy count family. Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), draughtsman, cartoonistShaker Comb and Case. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 38 x 38.3 cm (14 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Orville Cline.Gladys Cook, Slipper, c 1936 SlipperEdward Jewett, Chandelier, 1939 ChandelierSpur. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 26.7 x 35.5 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" long; 3 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Robert W. R. Taylor.Handmade Chair. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 35.1 x 24.4 cm (13 13/16 x 9 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 25"high; seat 15"wide x 14 1/2".. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Annie B. Johnston.Table and chair with objects from a hunter, Fortuné Férogio (attributed to), c. 1829 - c. 1875 print paper Hunting-Seat, Hunting Lodge, 'Hunting meeting', 'Jagdschloss'. Hunting Horn. flesh. tableAmerican 20th Century, Toy Bank Mule, c 1941 Toy Bank: MuleWalter Praefke, Maple Sugar Mold, 1939 Maple Sugar MoldLyman Young, Lamp, c 1937 LampJuanita Donahoo, Copper Baptismal Font, c 1941 Copper Baptismal FontCarl Buergerniss, Andiron or Fire Dog, c 1937 Andiron or Fire DogWilliam O Fletcher, The Globe Coin Bank, c 1938 The Globe Coin BankIrene M Burge, Silver Teaspoon, 1936 Silver TeaspoonSylvia De Zon, Comb, 1935 1942 CombVincent Burzy, Basket, 1935 BasketCharlotte Angus, Pa German Butter Mold, c 1938 Pa. German Butter MoldFlorence Truelson, Chair with Head Rests, c 1937 Chair with Head RestsShoe with spur unknownLaura Bilodeau, Wooden Rocking Horse, c 1937 Wooden Rocking HorseMargaret Concha, Baby Shoe, c 1937 Baby ShoeAlice Stearns, Shaker Infirmary Cap, c 1936 Shaker Infirmary CapAlice Stearns, Bunch of Grapes, c 1937 Bunch of GrapesMule or bedroom slipper in green velvet, with coat of arms embroidered in silk and metallic threads, made by Abrahams, Westbourne Grove, W.. Greig, T. Watson. Prints, Illustrations. 1900. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. ShoesHorseshoeing Tool. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 10" long; 3" wide; 3/4" diameter of handle. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George Roehl.Dorothy Dwin, Man's Shoe, 1941 Man's ShoeH Langden Brown, Bishop Hill Church Pew, 1939 Bishop Hill: Church PewShaker Seed Comb. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.6 x 24.2 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Bruner.Silver Spoon. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 29.2 cm (9 1/16 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 7/8" long; 1 7/8" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charlotte Winter.Design for a handyard table in neo-rococo style. Boule Table de Toilette in Louis VX style with oval mirror and compartments.Mildred Ford, Rush Light and Candle, c 1937 Rush Light and CandleOrnament with plant motif, c. 1916 Leaf 15 Verso from a sketchbook with 72 sheets. paper. pencil. chalk ornament derived from plant formsOrville A Carroll, Shaker Laundry Basket, c 1939 Shaker Laundry BasketRush Burner Candle Holder. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30 x 22.8 cm (11 13/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite and watercolor on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gerald Bernhardt.Flat Iron Holder. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.5 x 28.9 cm (8 7/8 x 11 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 7/8" long; 3 7/8" wide; 13/16" high. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Isidore Sovensky.Clarence Secor, Swamp Shoe for Horse, c 1942 Swamp Shoe for HorseDrapery on a Table, Jan de Bisschop, 1648 - 1671 drawing paper. chalk brush drapery, draped garment, 'Gewandgebung'. table-clothWalter G Capuozzo, Bracelet, c 1939 BraceletPenny Bank. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.6 x 21.8 cm (10 7/8 x 8 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 1/2" high; 7/8" thick; 4 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor, gouache, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grace Halpin.Creighton Kay Scott, Man's Hat, c 1937 Man's HatCivil War trompe l'oeil , Bags, Hats, Canteens Beverage containers. Louis Prang & Company CollectionWooden Stirrup. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 26.8 cm (14 1/8 x 10 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" long; 5 1/4" high; 4 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Juanita Donahoo.Columbus Simpson, Cravat, c 1937 CravatGeorge H Alexander, Jelly Mold, c 1940 Jelly MoldGerald Transpota, Bit, c 1937 BitFrank Volem, Bristle Remover for Hogs, 1939 Bristle Remover for HogsBoy's Shoes. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28.5 x 30 cm (11 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Marjorie McIntyre.Beaded Bag. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 51.1 x 40.5 cm (20 1/8 x 15 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Dolores Haupt.Vincent P Rosel and Gordon Saltar, Rush Bottom Chair, c 1937 Rush Bottom ChairPipe. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 24.3 cm (11 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JOHN HALL.Samuel Fineman and Gordon Saltar, Cathedral Chair, c 1937 Cathedral ChairHal Blakeley, Candle Holder, 1935 1942 Candle HolderRichard Barnett, Wall Bracket Candleholder, c 1938 Wall Bracket CandleholderFrank Fumagalli, Earrings, c 1939 EarringsWooden handle of a bronze sickle, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.Bootjack. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.5 x 29 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 20 1/4" long; 5 3/4" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Salvatore Borrazzo.Fragment of a Bowl 9th-10th century. Fragment of a Bowl 454617Surgical instruments. Engraving with etching.Toothpick. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 23 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John H. Tercuzzi.Hitching Post. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 48.8 x 36.2 cm (19 3/16 x 14 1/4 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Riccitelli.Marjorie Lee, Mail Box, c 1937 Mail BoxFlat Iron Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.8 x 29.3 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 5/8" long; 4 1/8" wide; 2 1/4" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lazar Rubinstein.Scissors. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 28.1 x 35.7 cm (11 1/16 x 14 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 3/8" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Walter Praefke.Shoe Buckle. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 22.8 cm (11 5/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Margaret Concha.William P Shearwood, Seal Ring, c 1936 Seal RingSyrena Swanson, Pickle Jar, 1935 1942 Pickle JarAdele Brooks, Woman's Slipper, c 1938 Woman's SlipperJewelry from Lombardy and the former Romagna, Anonymous, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print ornaments, jewels. necklace. ear-ringsEdward L Loper, Weather Vane, c 1938 Weather VaneSpur. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.8 x 35.2 cm (10 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harry Mann Waddell and Eva Fox.Stella Mosher, Child's Shoes, c 1940 Child's ShoesHarry Grossen, Boy's Boots, c 1937 Boy's BootsBasket. Dated: 1935. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.2 cm (11 15/16 x 8 3/4 in.). Medium: graphite and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vincent Burzy.Silver Ladle. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 25.6 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John R. Towers.Design for Three Chairs with Blue, Green and Red Upholstery early 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Design for Three Chairs with Blue, Green and Red Upholstery 386818Typical traditional aboriginal basket of Herbert River painted with human blood. Queensland, Australia. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Journey to Northeast Australia by Carl Lumholtz 1880-1884 from Le Tour du Monde 1889Sled. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 50.8 x 36.8 cm (20 x 14 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 24" long; 12" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harriette Gale.Mary Hansen, Bread Dough Bowl, c 1939 Bread Dough BowlRolled Leather Knapsack. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.4 x 37 cm (11 3/16 x 14 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gordon Saltar and B. Berndt.Washo Burden-basket and Trinket-basket. Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868 - 1952)George B Wally, Hairbrush and Beard Tweezers, 1935 Hairbrush and Beard TweezersCock Weather Vane. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 36.7 x 29.4 cm (14 7/16 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 13" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Flora Merchant.Boy's Boot. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jessie M. Benge.Lampka. unknown, authorPijpop van Pijpaarde., Anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1800 Pipe head of pipe earth. The pipe head is part of a series of seven pipe heads (BK-NM-6, BK-NM-5-1 to BK-NM-5-6), which on a cardboard, with a inscription (G.H.W.5. And G.H.W.6: Initials of the original collector Heinrich Gottfried Haasloop Werner (Kleef 16 April 1792-Elburg September 29, 1864), with sequence numbers), are mounted. Six heads have part of a stem, a head has no stem. Netherlands earthenware. pipe clay Pipe head of pipe earth. The pipe head is part of a series of seven pipe heads (BK-NM-6, BK-NM-5-1 to BK-NM-5-6), which on a cardboard, with a inscription (G.H.W.5. And G.H.W.6: Initials of the original collector Heinrich Gottfried Haasloop Werner (Kleef 16 April 1792-Elburg September 29, 1864), with sequence numbers), are mounted. Six heads have part of a stem, a head has no stem. Netherlands earthenware. pipe claySurgical Instruments from World War One. This photograph, taken in 1920, shows a collection of surgical instruments used during the war. The image number is 68861. The photographer's initials are S.C. The instruments were received on July 22, 1920. The symbol issued is marked as A.C.NOTF.1. Cuillière. 2. Fourchette. 3 et 4. Petites cuillières. 5 et 6. Timbales. 7. Louche. 1. Spoon. 2. Fork. 3 and 4. Small spoons. 5 and 6. Drinking cups. 7. Ladle.. Prints, Design drawings. 1900 - 1909. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Jewelry, Goldwork, Drinking vessels, SilverwareFred Weiss, Slipware Platter, probably 1936 Slipware PlatterHandwrought Nails. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 28.2 cm (9 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grant Vanderpool.Hand writing with a crown pin ..Tooth extracting kit ca. early 1900s. Eleanor Gausser, Baby's Bib, 1935 1942 Baby's Bib