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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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Excavations from the same end found in the ruins of the Vilnius Castle; Jehenne, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (Fl. 185.-187.), Lemertcier, Rose Joseph (Paris 1858-1862 (1858-00-00-1862-00-00);Photo Illustration of Antique WrenchCrude Products - Bolts, General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic HistoryDesign for a ring. Design for a piece of jewelry.Glass Bowl. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.2 x 26.5 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florian Rokita.The Old-Dutch HouseA fragment of armor from the 16th century from the collection of the castle in Künau (Konin Aga Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884); 1830-1884 (1830-00-00-1884-00-00);Kazimierz (Kraków - District), Konin Żagański (Lubuskie Voivodeship), Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), Lesser, Wiktor Stanisław Zygmunt (Baron - 1853-1935), 16th century, Dar (provenance), Church of St. Jana (Vilnius), Militaria, armor, knight's armor, Silesia (region)Texas Saddles, Horses - Riding & RacingTwo Tables with a Purple Finish, One with a Red Vase, the Other with Three Vases. Artist: Anonymous, Chinese, 19th century. Dimensions: Overall: 14 1/8 x 18 3/8 in. (35.9 x 46.7 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Binnacle Lamp. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.1 x 35.8 cm (11 1/16 x 14 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" wide; 5 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Herman O. Stroh.Sunbonnet. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 23.1 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roberta Spicer.Jean Peszel, Shoes, 1935 1942 ShoesDesign for a hair jewelry. Design for a piece of jewelry.Paul Ward, Lamp, c 1938 LampBauern 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.Cake Plate. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 24.6 x 35.8 cm (9 11/16 x 14 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ralph Atkinson.Hugh Clarke, Silk Purse, c 1937 Silk PurseJohn Dana, Flip Glass, c 1940 Flip GlassTexas and Red Texas Saddles, Horses - Riding & RacingLeaf from Winterbstdruckke Auer. Leaf From Series of 12 natlinglingbstdruckke Auer.White Pippin. Unknown maker, AmericanPetticoat Lamp. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.8 x 22.9 cm (10 15/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Kerby.A piece of coral and a crab with red claws Date: 19th centuryStill Life by Giorgio Morandi, Milan, oil on canvas, 1890-1964, Italy, Milan, Pinacoteca di BreraSketch helmet, barrow and shovel, vector backgroundElizabeth Fairchild, Fish Weather Vane, c 1937 Fish Weather VaneDrawing, Design for a Teacup; Made for Noritake; Japan; brush and gold gouache, watercolor, graphite on cream paper; 29.1 x 15.3 cm (11 7/16 x 6 in.) Mat: 35.7 x 45.8 cm (14 1/16 x 18 1/16 in.); 1985-14-18Rolling dust. Crepe silk in different colors, partially rolled out and partially rolled. With four poems.Six Tobacco Pipes. LeRoy Griffith, Iron Bank, c 1940 Iron Bankfishing whaling instruments harpoons knives anchor wood engraving ""Histoire des peches des decouvertes des etablissements des Hollandais dans les mers du nord"" von Du Reste 1801 private collection,Comb. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gertrude Lemberg.Books and Brush-Stand 19th century Kubo Shunman Japanese. Books and Brush-Stand 54716Variety of Sea Urchins. Surgical instruments used for cauterising, mainly spatulas. Drawing with watercolour.Still life with skull and Bible, Titia Heukers, 1878 - 1937 print On the Bible a skull and a glass bottle in which a window reflects. paper etching 'Vanitas' still life. skull as symbol of 'Vanitas'. the Bible as a bookHarry Mann Waddell, Silver Salt Spoon, c 1937 Silver Salt SpoonIndian stringed musical instruments: frontal and profile views. Two chikaras(spike fiddles), sitars and a rahab are shown.Monocle and Eye (blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Jocular Oculars" series (N221), issued ca. 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Monocle and Eye (blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyMonocle and Eye (light blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Jocular Oculars" series (N221), issued ca. 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Monocle and Eye (light blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Companyparfum perfum bottle female hand drawn. beauty product, floral woman, set water parfum perfum bottle female vector sketch. isolated color illustration. parfum perfum bottle female sketch hand drawn vectorStill life with pill box and impeller. A pill box (inrô) of black lacquer and a decoration of cherry blossom, lies on a partially unfolded range. On the flat belt button (Netsuke) of the pill box, the long months for the year 1798 are displayed. With two poems.In the bend of Anjer a prahu with post holder. Draughtsman: Jan Brandes. Dating: 13-Jan-1779 - 19-Jan-1779. Place: Anyar. Measurements: h 195 mm × w 310 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.Farms on a yard, 1827 - 1891 There are chickens in the yard and there is a farmer's cart. Page 2 Recto from a sketchbook with 13 sheets. paper. chalk. pencil farm (building). (farm) wagon, freight wagon, cartToy Locomotive. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 34.7 x 42.5 cm (13 11/16 x 16 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long; 6 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JOHN HALL.Firemen's Hats, Fire Fighters & Fire EquipmentA Stone Hewer in China, circa 1800Parade and Duty Trumpets, Fire Fighters & Fire Equipment