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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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Nancy Crimi, Belt, 1935 1942 BeltFrank McEntee, Toaster or Broiler, c 1939 Toaster or BroilerToy Bank. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 22.2 x 29.5 cm (8 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 10" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bertha Semple.Finch, Alfred William, Chair, seen from the side, desk in the background, black chalk, drawing, 21.5 cm x 18 cmVenice carnival mask. Still-life with two venice carnival masks, paints and brushesYolande Delasser, Glass Hat, c 1936 Glass HatWilliam O Fletcher, Toy Bank, c 1940 Toy BankFlat Iron Holder. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 28.7 x 34.1 cm (11 5/16 x 13 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/8" long; 5 5/16" wide; 1 7/8" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Julius Bellamy.Slipper. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 23 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grace Halpin.Still Life With Implements Of The Hunt. Still life with hunting bars. Trompe-l'oeil with a bird cage and different objects used at hunting (weitas and junctions) hanging against a wall. On the left two balls on a bow, right a piece of cakeCane Head or Handle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" high; 7/8" deep; 1 1/4" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ROBERT CLARK.Surgical instruments, mainly spatulas and needles. Drawing with watercolour.Bed with panelled head-piece Carter, Howard, 1874-1939. still image. 1907. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Furniture, Ancient, Furniture , Egypt, BedsCharles Caseau, Liquor Flask, 1935 1942 Liquor FlaskTwo Hat-Shaped Chinoiserie Flowers with Fanciful Leaves 19th century Anonymous, French, 19th century French. Two Hat-Shaped Chinoiserie Flowers with Fanciful Leaves 362252Theodore Pfitzer, Child's Hobby Horse, c 1937 Child's Hobby HorseVL Vance, Cast Iron Hitching Post, c 1941 Cast Iron Hitching PostLuther D Wenrich, Trivet, c 1940 TrivetEarthenware Bird. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 30.1 x 35.6 cm (11 7/8 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Aaron Fastovsky.Grace Halpin, Slipper, c 1937 SlipperReading-Desk with Books. Still Life with Musical Instruments and Books. Date/Period: Mid-17th century. Painting. Oil on canvas Oil on canvas. Author: Bartholomeo Bettera.Nest with eggs from the Purper Distriger, 1900 - 1930 photograph Netherlands paper. cardboard. photographic support. baryta paperLawrence Foster, Shaker Two step Bench, c 1936 Shaker Two-step BenchShoe. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.6 cm (11 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Shaker Wash Stand with Drawers. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Irving I. Smith.Grace Halpin, Lamp, c 1937 LampHerbert Barnard, Weather Vane, c 1941 Weather VanePipes of India, World Fashion - RacinetGeorge E Rhone, Hitching Post, c 1939 Hitching PostBrazil, from the National Flag on Domino series (T177) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 1 1/2 in. (6.7 × 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Kinney Brothers (American). Date: ca. 1901.Trade cards from the "National Flags on Domino" series (T177), issued ca. 1901 by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Each card was hand-cut cut from the sides of original Sweet Caporal cartons. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.