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Illustrations of Household Objects

Watercolor and ink illustrations of practical household items like axes, latches, and slipper designs from the early 20th century.

Regina Henderer, Suffolk Latch, c 1939 Suffolk Latch
Regina Henderer, Suffolk Latch, c 1939 Suffolk Latch
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Post Axe. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 22.8 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: overall: 11" long; head: 6 1/2" long; 2 1/2" wide; 1 1/8" thick; blade: 2 7/8" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: James M. Lawson.Regina Henderer, Suffolk Latch, c 1939 Suffolk LatchElisabeth Fulda, Umbrella Stand, c 1937 Umbrella StandCast Iron Foot Scraper. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 24.4 x 35.5 cm (9 5/8 x 14 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Austin L. Davison.Melita Hofmann, Slipper, c 1936 SlipperWafer Iron. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 51 x 33.3 cm (20 1/16 x 13 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 37 1/2" long; 8" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Benjamin Resnick.Foot Scraper. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 22.6 cm (11 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Holger Hansen.Charles Charon, Chopping Knife, c 1940 Chopping KnifeSlipper Match Box. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 24.4 cm (12 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Regina Henderer.Thimble Case. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: David P Willoughby.John Swientochowski, Horse Shoe Candle Holder, c 1939 Horse Shoe Candle HolderElizabeth Johnson, Branding Iron, c 1942 Branding IronJohn Swientochowski, Flat Iron Holder, c 1939 Flat Iron HolderMildred Ford, Pa German Hinge, c 1936 Pa. German HingeMatch Safe. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 28.6 x 22.7 cm (11 1/4 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 3/8" long; 3 9/16" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Neva Coffey.A study of a tree stump by Friedrich Gauermann, rendered in pencil and watercolor in 1826, showing the texture and structure of the wood within a sketchbook.George File, Walnut Screw Clamp, c 1937 Walnut Screw ClampGeorge Seideneck, Gold Thimble, c 1937 Gold ThimbleSausage Stuffer and Funnel. Dated: 1940. Dimensions: overall: 51.1 x 40.7 cm (20 1/8 x 16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Rudin.Boot Form. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.5 cm (11 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 12" long; 4 3/4" wide at top; 7" wide at bottom. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Geuppert.Man's Beaded Taffeta Necktie. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.8 x 35.6 cm (10 15/16 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Verna Tallman.Orrie McCombs, Trivet, c 1939 TrivetEdith Towner, Ship's Bell, 1939 Ship's BellPa. German Hinge. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 22.6 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" high; 4 3/4" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.Margaret Concha, Bonnet, c 1936 BonnetJanet Riza, Candlestick, c 1940 CandlestickWhale Oil Ship Lamp. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 34.9 x 27.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Howard Lumbard.Raymond E Noble, Ship's Bell, 1939 Ship's BellWilliam Hoffman, Whipsaw, c 1937 WhipsawEllen Duncan, Souvenir Spoon, c 1936 Souvenir SpoonMargaret Concha, Slipper, c 1936 SlipperHand Iron. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 31.4 x 32.7 cm (12 3/8 x 12 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Robert Rigsby.Alfonso Moreno, Pestle, 1938 PestleOrison Daeda, Hawsing Beetle, 1939 Hawsing BeetleJohn H Tercuzzi, Jewelry Button, c 1940 Jewelry ButtonA group of products from Venetian glass (two glasses and vase) from the collection of minutes Institut, Liegnitz; Belitski, Ludwig (1830-1902); 1854- (1854-00-00-1854-00-00);Legnica (Dolnośląskie Voivodeship), minutes of Institut (Legnica), artistic craft, glass (artist)Rawhide Quirt. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 36.5 x 53.5 cm (14 3/8 x 21 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cecil Smith.Frank Eiseman, Amana Baker's Oven Lamp, c 1937 Amana Baker's Oven LampVincent Burzy, Locket, 1935 1942 LocketMax Fernekes, Scouring Board, 1939 Scouring BoardJoseph Guarino, Silver Soup Spoon, c 1936 Silver Soup SpoonToy Bell Cart. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 36.1 cm (11 3/8 x 14 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" long; 2" wide; 3 1/2" in diameter. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Stanley Chin.Rollington Campbell, Silver Porringer, c 1936 Silver PorringerAlbert Eyth, Iron Bracket, c 1937 Iron BracketAlf Bruseth, Snuff Box, c 1940 Snuff BoxSewing Bird. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.3 x 22.6 cm (10 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cora Parker and Carmel Wilson.Irving L Biehn, Stirrup Shoe, c 1942 Stirrup ShoePhilip Johnson, Drawer Pull, c 1936 Drawer PullNicholas Amantea, Hinge Butt, c 1940 Hinge ButtDutch Bake Oven. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 37 x 40.7 cm (14 9/16 x 16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Violet Hartenstein.Gladys Cook, Diaper Covers, c 1936 Diaper CoversRose Campbell Gerke, Spade Bit, c 1936 Spade BitGeoffrey Holt, Clapper, 1935 1942 ClapperFrank Budash, Hanging Comb Rack, c 1939 Hanging Comb RackCandlestick. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 26.8 cm (14 1/8 x 10 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" high; base: 2 7/8" square; 3/4" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Leslie Macklem.Hide Covered Trunk. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 25" wide; 11" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Samuel O. Klein.Cora Parker, Powder Horn, c 1940 Powder HornLazar Rubinstein, Flat Iron Holder, c 1939 Flat Iron HolderPerfumes, c. 1892 - C. 1893 Page 23 Recto from a sketchbook with 86 sheets. paper. pencil perfume bottleEldon Allen, Spur, 1935 1942 SpurBrooch and Earrings. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.3 x 23.2 cm (11 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: G. A. Ayers.Jerry Guinta, Hair Ornaments, c 1939 Hair OrnamentsRex F Bush, Bootjack, c 1937 BootjackPaul Cézanne, Kerosene Lamp, 1878 1881 Kerosene LampDorothy Dwin, Cuff Link, c 1940 Cuff LinkBarber's Sign. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 31.5 x 39.2 cm (12 3/8 x 15 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 26" long. Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wynna Wright.Andiron (one of pair). Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 41 x 30.5 cm (16 1/8 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 16 1/2" high; 6 1/4" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jacob Lipkin.Nicholas Amantea, Chopping Knife, c 1941 Chopping KnifeCup and Rammelaar, Louis le Nain, 1861 - 1911 print paper etching cup. rattle (child's toy)Below is a vase. From the calyx at left emerges a scroll, with the spiral below, at right. A grape of beads is beside it, a blossom in it. Colored background. Date: ca. 1780. Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper. Museum: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.Alexander Anderson, Grappling Hooks, 1940 Grappling HooksGeorge File, Hoe, 1935 1942 HoeClapper. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 26.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 16 7/8" long; 4 1/8" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Geoffrey Holt.Hair comb with sixteen teeth, c. 1800 - c. 1810 Augsburg (possibly) paper. ink. watercolor (paint) pen / brush ornaments, jewels. comb, brush and other tools (care of the hair)Stamp, 1806; Stamp on the objects of trade and wealth. Separate print of a diamond-shaped stamp for objects of trade and wealth, of three stubs, 1806. Dutch lion with arrows bundle and sword, to the left.Robert WR Taylor, Spur, c 1938 SpurByron Dingman, Twin Beaded Bag, c 1939 Twin Beaded BagJesus Pena, Dough Bowl, c 1940 Dough BowlSlave Collar. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 44.2 x 36.6 cm (17 3/8 x 14 7/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Al Curry.Design for a Comb, Earring and Necklace, Pen and black ink, brush and gray, olive watercolor on light brown paper, Jewelry designs for a hair comb, earring, and a necklace, all with the same motifs. The comb at upper center with seventeen tines; three rows of beads connecting alternatively one of three blossoms composed of round diamonds with a frame of eight smaller ones around, and one of two lozenges, formed by eight round diamonds with a central one. The earring below; the front of a double-sloped ring supports a blossom from which two chains are hanging, supporting in the center a lozenge, and below the drop, formed by three diamonds, with a frame like the blossom. The curving necklace encloses both the earring and comb; necklace consists of three chains of heads with, alternating, seven blossoms and six lozenges., probably Naples, South Italy, Italy, early 19th century, jewelry, Drawing, DrawingFrank J Mace, Fluter, 1935 1942 FluterLloyd Charles Lemcke, Hand Sickle, 1939 Hand SickleJames Drake, Butter Paddle, c 1936 Butter PaddleWicker Basket. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22 x 29.5 cm (8 11/16 x 11 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 11" high; 15" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bisby Finley.Pin Cushion. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 45.3 x 38.1 cm (17 13/16 x 15 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: R. Jackman.Charles Henning, Toleware Trinket Box, c 1940 Toleware Trinket BoxJohn Tarantino, Flask, c 1939 FlaskTongs. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 38.5cm long; 6.5cm long. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Richard Schoene.Mae A Clarke, Baby Shoe, c 1937 Baby ShoeEugene C Miller, Birch Bark Shoe, 1938 Birch Bark ShoeAnthony Zuccarello, Portrait Case, 1935 1942 Portrait CaseCard Tray. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.8 x 35.5 cm (10 15/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; 7 1/2" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Stevenson.Oscar Bluhme, Silver Dagger and Sheath, c 1940 Silver Dagger and SheathSurgical instrument. Drawing with watercolour.Thumbnail portrait of a kitten, Anonymous, 1854 - 1885 Photograph. visit card cardboard. paper albumen print catBauern Hochzeit, Baurn Hochzeit, Göbl, Andreas Benedictus, 1765-1792, ink, gold board, with gilt edges, ca. 1765, 1 boxed deck of playing cards, etching, stencil, hand col., 11.5 x 7 x 3 cm.Vase. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Isidore Steinberg.Chris Makrenos, Vinegar and Oil Bottle, c 1939 Vinegar and Oil BottleBrooch. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 35.6 cm (11 7/16 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Peter Connin.William Kieckhofel, Rattle (Matraca), 1941 Rattle (Matraca)