Historical Tools

Illustrations of vintage tools and household items, including a meat chopper and candle stands. These pieces reflect craftsmanship and historical significance.

Samuel Fineman, Combination Rush & Candle Stand, c 1938 Combination Rush & Candle Stand
Samuel Fineman, Combination Rush & Candle Stand, c 1938 Combination Rush & Candle Stand
Meat Chopper. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 36.7 cm (14 1/8 x 14 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: blade: 7" wide; 4" high; overall: 36" high. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene R. Szepessy.Door Handle. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 22.5 cm (11 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Maurice Van Felix.William Vergani, Candlestick, c 1937 CandlestickGordon Sanborn, Candle Stand, 1939 Candle StandMelita Hofmann, Hair Ornament, c 1937 Hair OrnamentOrville Cline, Shaker Rug Beater, c 1939 Shaker Rug BeaterClaude Marshall, Powder Flask, c 1939 Powder FlaskBetty Lamp. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.3 x 24.9 cm (13 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: James M. Lawson.Samuel Fineman, Combination Rush & Candle Stand, c 1938 Combination Rush & Candle StandFritz Boehmer, Latch, c 1939 LatchMatthew Mangiacotti, Lamp, c 1936 LampRosa Burger, Candlestand, c 1936 CandlestandMabel Ritter, Pipe, c 1936 PipeMary Fitzgerald, Candlestick Double, 1935 1942 Candlestick DoubleField, fragment of one of the olkuski polyptych quarters from the basilica Andrzej in Olkusz - front view and fragment of 1: 5 scale; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1914 (not after 25.04.1914) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Comb (For Agricultural Use). Dated: c. 1935. Dimensions: overall: 29.4 x 23.5 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: block: 6 7/8" long; 3 1/4" wide; 4 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charlotte Winter.Donald Streeter, Crescent  Butted Strap Hinge, c 1936 Crescent - Butted Strap HingeSamuel W Ford, Hand Lantern, c 1938 Hand LanternCharlotte Winter, Lamp, c 1939 LampSilver Candle Snuffer. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.6 x 29.3 cm (8 7/8 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 5/8" long; 2 1/4" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Fenga.Eugene R Szepessy, Flap Jack Spider, c 1940 Flap Jack SpiderCider Press. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.9 x 26.6 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 36" wide; 48" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harry Mann Waddell.Mildred Ford, Chandeleir, 1935 1942 ChandeleirColumbus Simpson, Sewing Bird, c 1937 Sewing BirdAmelia Tuccio, Betty Lamp, c 1940 Betty LampStanley Chin, Chopping Knife, c 1941 Chopping KnifeLeRoy Griffith, Wall Hopper, c 1940 Wall HopperAmerican 20th Century, Gaming Table, 1935 1942 Gaming TableMilton Grubstein, Pa German Flat iron Holder, c 1936 Pa. German Flat-iron HolderDJ Grant, Iron Pot Hook, c 1940 Iron Pot HookBologna Stuffer. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 38.3 x 29.1 cm (15 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" wide; 34" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Richard Taylor.Hans Korsch, Tip top Table, 1935 1942 Tip-top TableDesign for a buckle, Mathieu Lauweriks, 1874 - 1932 drawing   ink. pencil pen buckleAlbert Rudin, Sausage Stuffer and Funnel, 1940 Sausage Stuffer and FunnelSrebrna from the 17th century according to photography from the album of the exhibition Dzień Arts applied to the industry in Warsaw in 1881 (Table LV, No. 5) from the collections of the Society of Zach Masha, Mariusz (1888-1944); 1915 (not after 22.07.1915) (1915-00-00-1915-00-00);Reel. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 23.1 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 35 1/2" high; 30" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Truelson.Betty Lamp. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 24.8 cm (14 x 9 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 4" long; 2 1/2" wide; 6 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Stella Mosher.Rex F Bush, Fork and Ladle, c 1937 Fork and LadleNicholas Amantea, Inkwell, c 1939 InkwellGrace Halpin, Flower (Lily), c 1937 Flower (Lily)Stanley Mazur, Iron Match Safe, c 1941 Iron Match SafeEdith Miller, Lantern, 1935 1942 LanternSkewers and Holder. Dated: c. 1935. Dimensions: overall: 30 x 23.1 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" long; 9" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Borelli.Benjamin Resnick, Fork, 1935 1942 ForkPhilip Johnson, Candlestick, c 1937 CandlestickDonald Harding, Flat Iron Holder, c 1940 Flat Iron HolderPlane. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 26.7 x 35.5 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 2" high; 2 1/2" wide; 10" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary Hansen.Mildred Ford and Filippo Porreca, Flat Iron Holder, c 1940 Flat Iron HolderArsen Maralian, Whale Oil Lamp, c 1936 Whale Oil LampFire Shovel. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: graphite and watercolor on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Marie Famularo.Oscar Bluhme, Plinker and Wood Block, 1935 1942 Plinker and Wood BlockIron Shutter Fastener. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: James M. Lawson.BRITISH SHIELD, IMITATION OF ROMAN SCUTUMAlbert Levone, Rifle Patchbox, 1935 1942 Rifle PatchboxCeramic Ink Well. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.5 x 22.5 cm (10 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/8" Dia 1 1/4" High. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Jordan.Rose Campbell Gerke, Spur, c 1940 SpurSilver Spoon. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ludmilla Calderon.Jack Staloff, Flat iron Holder, c 1937 Flat-iron HolderClarence Secor, Drawknife, 1938 DrawknifeJoseph Stonefield, Door Knocker, c 1939 Door KnockerGordon Saltar, High Beaver Hat, c 1937 High Beaver HatSpur. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 26.7 x 35.8 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" long; 4" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George E. Rhone.Purse. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gladys Cook and Nancy Crimi.Arthur Wegg, Foot Warmer, c 1936 Foot WarmerJames O'Mara, Trivet, 1935 1942 TrivetJoseph Cannella, Reading Lamp, 1941 Reading LampBlunck Erich (1872-1950), wall anchor (without date): Detail 1:10: Wall anchor in front view and side view. Pencil over light break on paper, 31.2 x 13.7 cm (including scan edges) Blunck Erich  (1872-1950): MauerankerPa. German Bowl. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 26.7 x 21.7 cm (10 1/2 x 8 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, gouache, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ruth Bialostosky.James M Lawson and Gordon Saltar, Wardroom Lamp from Constitution, c 1937 Wardroom Lamp from ConstitutionAlbert Rudin, Bootjack, c 1941 BootjackGordon Sanborn, Toast Rack, c 1939 Toast RackA cane he was completed with metal sleeve - general view on a 1: 5 scale; Kotarbi, Mieczys Aw (1890-1943); 1916 (not after 27.06.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Lamp. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.4 x 22.8 cm (11 3/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite and watercolor on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hester Duany.Stove. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George V. Vezolles.Pewter Salt Shaker. Dated: 1940. Dimensions: overall: 45.5 x 35.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 2 3/8" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Orrie McCombs.Traditional Oil Lamp and chandeliers from Ancient Greece. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1880Michael Fenga, Ring, 1935 1942 RingPeter Connin, Scales, 1935 1942 ScalesDoor lock from the 17th century from the collection of Gustaw Subise-Bisier from Warsaw in 1916-views at the front and in advance; Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950); 1916 (not after 6.11.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Milton Grubstein, Pa German Flat iron Stand, 1935 1942 Pa. German Flat-iron StandSalvatore Borrazzo, Fireplace Coffee Roaster, c 1936 Fireplace Coffee RoasterSylvia De Zon, Box, c 1936 BoxEdward Albritton, Church Bell, 1935 1942 Church BellSilver travel spoon and silver-embroidered leather casing bearing the Korczak coat of arms, and musketeer powder bag with metal components, from the collection of Antoni Strzałecki w Warszawie ; drawing for the publication: Dominika Jeżewskiego Skarbiec Z. Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950), painterOscar Bluhme, Frow and Frow Club, 1935 1942 Frow and Frow ClubAmber Hairpin. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 24.4 x 23.3 cm (9 5/8 x 9 3/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Arlington Gregg, Iron, c 1937 IronBernard Westmacott, Trivet, c 1939 TrivetDana Bartlett, Wooden Bench, 1935 1942 Wooden BenchEdward Jewett, Spur, c 1938 SpurLamp. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high; 4 1/2" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene Barrell.Walter L Webster, Fireplace Toaster, c 1939 Fireplace ToasterEdward L Loper, Cork Compressor, c 1938 Cork CompressorSilver Teaspoon. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35 x 24.9 cm (13 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.). Medium: graphite and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: David P Willoughby.Air-PumpFlat Iron Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.7 x 28.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 7/16" long; 3 11/16" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Garjian.Eva Fox and Harry Mann Waddell, Sultan's Stirrup, c 1937 Sultan's StirrupAlbert Rudin, Camp Lamp, c 1939 Camp LampPhotograph, Photograph of Drawing of Guimard Style Chandelier; Style of Hector Guimard ((French, 1867-1942)); France; gelatin silver print photograph; 25.3 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)Amos C Brinton, Glass Rolling Pin, c 1938 Glass Rolling Pin