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Historical Objects Photography

Photographs of historical items such as sculptures, lace samples, and furniture, highlighting artistic craftsmanship from past eras.

Rectangular purple border tile, lilac-like background, encircled decor, surrounded column, with dark purple parallel lines as border decoration, yellow-brown pottery, border tile wall tile tile sculpture ceramic earthenware glaze, baked 2x glazed painted
Rectangular purple border tile, lilac-like background, encircled decor, surrounded column, with dark purple parallel lines as border decoration, yellow-brown pottery, border tile wall tile tile sculpture ceramic earthenware glaze, baked 2x glazed painted
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Five Egyptian objects, including two sculptures of boys and a wooden kohlpot with the image of BES, Anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1895 photograph photographic support gelatin silver print sculpture. youth, adolescent. representations ~ Egyptian gods, demi-gods, heroes, etc. (BES). wooden container: barrel, cask, bucketLace samples from the collection of the Minutoli Institut, Liegnitz (now Legnica, Poland). Belitski, Ludwig (1830-1902), photographerWarsaw. Rococo table from the equipment of the Royal Castle - general view. Różewicz, Józef (fl. 1915), photographerAngel in a cartouche of leaves, c. 1850 Leaf 24 Recto from a sketchbook with 37 sheets. paper. pencil ornament ~ cartouche. angelsWoluta entwined with plastic flowers, the product of Roman Szewczykowski in Warsaw, in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw since 1918; around 1915 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);Incense holder, c. 1830 - c. 1850 Paris tracing paper. graphite (mineral) Paris tracing paper. graphite (mineral)Fragment of embroidered fabric from the collection of the Minutoli Institut, Liegnitz (now Legnica, Poland). Belitski, Ludwig (1830-1902), photographerArsen Maralian, Pewter Porringer, c 1936 Pewter PorringerRectangular purple border tile, lilac-like background, encircled decor, surrounded column, with dark purple parallel lines as border decoration, yellow-brown pottery, border tile wall tile tile sculpture ceramic earthenware glaze, baked 2x glazed paintedBaroque chairs from the 2nd 17th century from the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw - general view; Jaworski, Józef Ko Ciecza- (Fl. Ca 1911-Ca 1929); Not after 1925 (1920-00-00-1925-00-00);Candle Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 45.5 x 28 cm (17 15/16 x 11 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Benjamin Resnick.Amulettes, found in Egyptian graves, in the Boulaq Museum in Cairo, Egypt, Hippolyte Délié, c. 1866 - in or before 1871 photograph Cairo photographic support albumen print permanent exhibition, museum. amulet, talisman Boulaq MuseumJewelry from the region of Samnium and Abruzzo, Anonymous, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print ornaments, jewels. necklace. ear-ringsEgyptian vases, anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1895 photograph photographic support gelatin silver print containersBourdon, Schultz & Cie, Deposit of twinning models (dummy title), 1873 , Palais Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris.Memorial medal of the construction of the Viaduc d'Achuil. On the left the mint side with a face of the Viaduc d'Achuil, on the right the end side with a portrait of emperor Napoleon III.Three lantern lamps, c. 1830 - c. 1850 Paris paper. graphite (mineral) Paris paper. graphite (mineral)Miner's Candlestick. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 24.6 x 35.4 cm (9 11/16 x 13 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rose Campbell-Gerke.Vera Van Voris, Wooden Plow, c 1938 Wooden PlowDecorated vase, Paul Joseph Nicolas Nestor Schaffers, c. 1873 - In or Before 1878 photograph paper carbon print vase ~ ornamentButtons. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 32.6 x 21.8 cm (12 13/16 x 8 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary Fitzgerald.Two medallions where we see a young woman in her room (TF)Two cupboards and three boxes, prepared during the exhibition Rétrospective of 1873 in Tours, France, Gabriel Blaise, 1873 photomechanical print Tours paper ornamental cupboard (+ wood and other phytogenic material). chest, coffer (+ wood and other phytogenic material). temporary exhibition, 'Salon' ToursFlatiron. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 24.7 x 35.5 cm (9 3/4 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, graphite, and goauche on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Geoffrey Holt.Two designs for watch-cases, anonymous, c. 1765 - c. 1780 drawing Paris paper. ink pen / brush watchBrooch. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 22.5 cm (11 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Isidore Steinberg.Fragment 17th or 18th century Italian or Spanish. Fragment. Italian or Spanish. 17th or 18th century. Silk. Textiles-VelvetsLotus Root and Rat, 1817 - 1891 Hanging roll painting in box. Japan paper. ivory. linen (material) Hanging roll painting in box. Japan paper. ivory. linen (material)Pop on a chair next to a box, unknown, c. 1880 - c. 1930 drawing A rag doll with a beard and pointed hat with a star sits on a chair next to an opened box. pencil. ink pen (playing with) dolls. chair. chest, cofferattributed to John Sell Cotman, 1782-1842, British, Studies of Five Coffin Lids from Norfolk Churches, ca. 1822. Yellow and gray wash over graphite on medium smooth cream wove paper.Pewter Ladle. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Meyer Goldbaum.Ladderback Chair. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 31.9 x 22.8 cm (12 9/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 3"3" high, 18 1/2" wide. Medium: gouache and watercolor on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gerald Bernhardt.Money, throwing knives, a necklace and idols of the banza; Monnaie de Fer, Couteaux de Jet, Collier et Fétiches des Banza. .Sketchbook (37 leaves, mostly blank, maroon cloth-boundcover). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey, American, 1852-1911, M.A. (HON.) 1897Card Table. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 29"high 39"wide; 38"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.Ornament with diamond shape. Ornament with horizontal and vertical symmetry axis, in the middle a circle in a diamond, in the corners circles.Ray Holden, Stencil Wall Decoration, c 1936 Stencil Wall DecorationHarley Kempter and Bruce Gentry, Baby Cradle, c 1940 Baby CradleSPREI VAN ZAANS STIKWERK, Anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1800 Sprei made from Zaans Sticwork. Netherlands linen (material) embroidering Sprei made from Zaans Sticwork. Netherlands linen (material) embroideringInlaid Spur. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 35.4 cm (11 x 13 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" long; 3" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and pen and ink. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rose Campbell-Gerke.Servies, Lemercier & Cie., c. 1879 - in or before 1884 photomechanical print paper dinner-serviceDesign for Three Small Elevated Armchairs early 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Design for Three Small Elevated Armchairs 386821Donald Streeter, Door Catch, c 1936 Door CatchEarrings. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.9 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vincent Burzy.Indian Bead Work, Yankee Notions, Knic Knacs, &c.. Unknown maker, AmericanFlower arrangement in the shape of a boat on the dresser of a room in the villa in 1931.flower arrangement in the shape of a Boat on the sideboard of a room in the villa in 1931String Bowl. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 24.5 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Paul Poffinbarger.Bracelet. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 24.5 x 27.6 cm (9 5/8 x 10 7/8 in.). Medium: pen and ink and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William High.Lege union case, anonymous, 1855 - 1870 union case glass. metal. velvet (fabric weave)Lantern for Candle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 38.7 x 25.2 cm (15 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Geuppert.Antique glass 1898, Middle EastWayne White, Cherry Pitter, 1935 1942 Cherry PitterElizabeth Johnson, Branding Iron, c 1942 Branding IronJewelry from the region of Naples and Magna Graecia, Anonymous, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print ornaments, jewels. necklace. ear-ringsAlexander Anderson, Bootjack, c 1942 BootjackPossibly a portrait of a man. Unknown maker, British, active India about 1843Gear, Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, 1736 - 1798 Coat of arms and brand of Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. The Calque is loose in the back of an album. Amsterdam tracing paper. chalk armorial bearing, heraldryPortrait of a woman with chain, James Frederick Lowrie, 1877 - 1884 photograph This photo is part of an album. iron (metal). cardboard ferrotyping historical persons. adult woman. necklaceYolande Delasser, Jar, c 1937 JarMakah Basketry. Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868 - 1952)Foundry; Care, Ignacy (1865-1941); 1912 (1912-00-00-1912-00-00);Metallurgy, luminism (style), work, Łopieński, Ignacy (1865-1944) - collectionBanknote motif: two bands of ornamental lathe work resembling florets and hexagons ca. 1824-42 Associated with Cyrus Durand American. Banknote motif: two bands of ornamental lathe work resembling florets and hexagons 393978Setup of four (presumably) porcelain plates, anonymous, c. 1880 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Barcelona paper collotype dish, plate, saucerUrn from W Ruszczyc, Ferdynand (1870-1936); around 1905 (1903-00-00-1907-00-00);Partage Plus, purchase (provenance)Campania Caserta Capua Museo Campano70. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Byzantine architectural fragments; parchment fragments with miniatures (12th century) from Montecassino; painted wooden crucifix (13th century); Carolingian crucifixes; Bishop's miter (11th century) of gold and silver damask; fresco (13th century). Post-medieval: Architecture (15th century). Formerly the Palazzo Antignano. Unusual Catalan/Moorish-style portal; Paintings on panel and canvas (15th-18th centuries); marble intarsia (16th century); marble sculpture: busts of Christ and Mary (17th century); sculpture of saints in marble and in wood (15th century); painted and gilded sculpture in wood; marble grave sculpture (16th century); sarcophagus with allegorical carvings; gold reliquary "Rosa d'Oro"; crucifix made of elephant tusk Specific Location: Pianterreno Antiquities: Italic sculpture (seated women holding babies); inscription. Photo campaign #1: 533 photos. Roman relief and sculpture; cinerary urns; Greek anFrederick Jackson, Silver Salt Spoon, 1935 1942 Silver Salt SpoonAndiron. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28.7 x 22 cm (11 5/16 x 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 17 3/4" high; 11 1/4" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jack Staloff.John Dana, Salt Cellar, c 1936 Salt CellarMan's Linen Collar. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long; 2" wide; band: 15" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Verna Tallman.THE FRANKLIN RELICSSoap Kettle. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 23.1 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Clyde L. Cheney.The gold Vapheio cups, National Museum, Athens , Antiquities, Drinking vessels. Nicholas Catsimpoolas CollectionFive professions, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, After Caspar Luyken, c. 1700 - c. 1790 Five glasses with deputies of professions in a wooden stress. The appealed profession is also always mentioned on the glass. On the far left: 'Tijkenen', a draftsman sat behind a table by the window. To the right: 'Smit', an elongated object forging on an anvil next to a fire. In the middle: 'Ketel Boeter', sitting by the window, hits a kettle with a hammer. On the right there: 'Gout Smit', who clamped in the fire with a clamp. On the far right: 'Shoe maker', with the shoe he makes on his lap. Images seem to partly go back to the prints the Menselyk Bedryf of Jan and Caspar Luyken, but are not immediately copied or pulled over. The professions and the composition of the images deviate too much from the original prints for this. Netherlands oak (wood). glass Five glasses with deputies of professions in a wooden stress. The appealed profession is also always mentioned on the glass. On the far left: 'TijWagon Bench. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 30.5 cm (9 1/16 x 12 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vincent P. Rosel.Butter Scoop. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 32 x 49.3 cm (12 5/8 x 19 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" long; 5 7/8" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Chris Makrenos.Watchmaking. Showcase objects. Watches. Silverware. Three watches Watchmaking. Showcase objects. Watches. Silverware. Three watches. Black and white projection plate. 1900-1930. Photograph of Jacques-Ernest Bulloz (1858-1942).Children on see-saw. Unknown maker, FrenchStorage pot. Leaf 5 Recto from a sketchbook with 38 sheets.Ice Cream Freezer. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.8 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William H. Edwards.Chairs. Leaf 36 Verso from a sketchbook with 38 sheets.Paviotso Basketry. Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868 - 1952)Greek Ornament and Etruscan OrnamentChair and table with teapot. Also a study of a young man who leans against a stone wall. Leaf 37 Recto from a sketchbook with 77 sheets.Bank designed by Mathieu Lauweriks, Anonymous, c. 1910 photograph cardboard. photographic support benchGroup portrait of four women with hats, Anonymous, 1855 - 1900 photograph iron (metal). cardboard. paper ferrotyping anonymous historical persons portrayed in a group, in a group-portrait - BB - woman. head-gear: hatPortrait of an unknown woman, Anonymous, 1855 - 1900 photograph iron (metal). cardboard. paper ferrotyping historical persons - BB - womanSewing Stand. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 31.4 x 25.9 cm (12 3/8 x 10 3/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene W. McGill.Still life with book of matrimony, candle, feather pin and bookmark, anonymous, c. 1855 - c. 1870 stereograph photographic support. cardboard albumen print still life of miscellaneous objects. Bible. candleDesign for a Round Table on Molded Base, A.N. Davenport Co., Pen and black ink on thin, cream paper, Round molded table top raised on plain column-like support sitting on molded base having four splayed legs on casters., 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, DrawingStained glass decoration project (dummy title)Loose tile from pilaster with decor in manganese, part of column, at the top of two feet, chimney pilaster tile pilaster footage fragment ceramic earthenware glaze tin glaze, adorn wall cover living interiorDetail of a three -legged table to a design by Mathieu Lauweriks, Anonymous, c. 1910 photograph cardboard. photographic support table (+ wood and other phytogenic material)Green Whiskey Bottle. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 45.9 cm (14 1/16 x 18 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Loraine Makimson.Chair with hind styles crowned by lion heads, presumably in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Rijksmuseum Amsterdam photographic support chair. lion's head ~ ornamentDaguerreotype plate with no image. UnknownElmer G Anderson, Fruit Tray, c 1937 Fruit TrayGladys Cook, Belts, c 1936 BeltsJohn W Kelleher, Shaker Built In Cupboard, c 1938 Shaker Built-In CupboardDaubuciszki, Mosque "; Zdanowscy, Edmund and Boles"; 1930s (1930-00-00-1939-00-00); was downloaded from the Muse of the National Museum in Warsaw; photographic / photo print / bromine print / toned bromide print; products with wtkiens / paper / photo paper / bromine paper, products from W Daikien / paper / cardboard / color cardboard / black cardboard; photographic print: height 13.9 cm, width 8.7 cm, width Card in the album: height 16.7 cm, width 24.7 cm; di 67111/37 MNW; all rights reservations.Gladys Cook, Brooch, c 1936 Brooch