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Vintage Tools Illustrations

Artistic renderings of vintage tools and utensils, detailed in watercolor and graphite, highlighting craftsmanship and design from different periods.

Alexander Berth, Andiron, c 1953 Andiron
Alexander Berth, Andiron, c 1953 Andiron
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Drawknife. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 20.5 x 27.2 cm (8 1/16 x 10 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George C. Brown.Meyer Goldbaum, Pewter Ladle, c 1936 Pewter LadleAlexander Berth, Andiron, c 1953 AndironNaval Primer Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 45.9 x 36.5 cm (18 1/16 x 14 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 11 1/8" long; 2 3/8" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: MAX UNGER.Pump Stock Reamer. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 38.7 x 49.6 cm (15 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 24 3/4" long; 3 1/4" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Oscar Bluhme.Shoe Last. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.3 cm (11 x 13 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Fallon.Tongs. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 28.2 x 23.1 cm (11 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Pearl Davis.Bullet Mold. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long; 5/8" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Frank.Edward L Loper, Griddlecake Turner and Fork, c 1937 Griddlecake Turner and ForkBasket Maker's Splint Gauge. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 24.5 x 35.8 cm (9 5/8 x 14 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Clarence Secor.Jack Staloff, Andiron, 1935 1942 AndironSamuel W Ford, Norfolk Latch, c 1939 Norfolk LatchSix Bladed Food Chopper. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 3" long; 2" cutting edge. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Dooley.Rose Campbell Gerke, Yoke for Oxen, 1935 1942 Yoke for OxenMortar and Pestle. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 23.1 x 30.8 cm (9 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ralph Morton.Wooden Stirrup. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 27.7 cm (14 x 10 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" high; 7" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vera Van Voris.Drawer Pull. Dated: c. 1936. 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: Janet Riza.Franklyn Syres, Lard Oil Lamp, c 1940 Lard Oil LampHenrietta S Hukill, Norfolk Latch, c 1939 Norfolk Latch1. Brosse à dents. 2. Tire-boutons. 3. Miroir à main. 4. Petite brosse à habits. 5. Boîte à poudre et couvercle. 1. Toothbrush. 2. Buttonhook. 3. Hand mirror. 4. Small garment brush. 5. Powder box with lid.. Prints, Design drawings. 1900 - 1909. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Jewelry, Goldwork, Mirrors, Brooms & brushesRolling Pin. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 26.7 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward L. Loper.Ray Price, Bed Warmer, c 1938 Bed WarmerPhilip Johnson, Door Handle with Thumb Press, c 1937 Door Handle with Thumb PressClarence Secor, Rabbet Plane, 1938 Rabbet PlaneSpout Lamp. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 23.1 x 28.6 cm (9 1/8 x 11 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/8" wide; 3 7/8" high. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Helen Hobart.Carl Buergerniss, Candlestick, 1935 1942 CandlestickDrawknife. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 40.6 cm (12 x 16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Max Fernekes.Silver Knife (Rogers Silverware). Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.6 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ludmilla Calderon.Jerry Guinta, Zoar Whetstone Case, c 1937 Zoar Whetstone CaseCandle holder. Leaf 62 Verso from a sketchbook with 77 sheets.Sailor's Sewing Kit. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 40.6 x 30.6 cm (16 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" long; 2" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Samuel Faigin.John Swientochowski, Parasol, c 1939 ParasolSilver's yuczka from the 18th century from the collection of Lucyna Kotarbiej from Warsaw in 1916 - views from the side and front on a 1: 1 scale; Kotarbi, Mieczys Aw (1890-1943); 1916 (not after 24.05.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Gerald Transpota, Spur, c 1937 SpurMarie Mitchell, Patten, c 1936 PattenLog Marker. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 3/8" long; 1 1/2" in diameter; 10 1/4" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Volem.Albert Taxson, Flat Iron Holder, c 1939 Flat Iron HolderCamphene Lamp. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 36 x 28.7 cm (14 3/16 x 11 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 7/8" high; 4 1/4" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Helen Hobart.American 20th Century, Masher, 1935 1942 MasherAlbert Rudin, Gong, 1935 1942 GongBishop Hill: Auger. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 47.6 x 32.8 cm (18 3/4 x 12 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 24" long; 15 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Chomyk.Gordon Saltar, Quill Sharpener Knife, c 1936 Quill Sharpener KnifeBellows. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 54 x 37.5 cm (21 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 18" long; 7 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Watts.Rattle (Matraca). Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 26.6 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 2'high; 6"long at botton of ea. 4 sides.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Kieckhofel.Chris Makrenos, Tie back, c 1940 Tie-backEugene Barrell, Camphene Lamp, 1935 1942 Camphene LampLithuanian excavations; Kellerhoven, Franz (Ca 1814-1872), Lemercier, Rose Joseph (Paris 1858-1862 (1858-00-00-1862-00-00);John Dana, Witch Ball, c 1936 Witch BallCandlestick. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 37 x 29.1 cm (14 9/16 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" high; base: 10" in diameter. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sydney Roberts.Anthony Zuccarello, Silver Sugar Spoon, 1935 1942 Silver Sugar SpoonGladys Cook, Coin Purse, c 1936 Coin PurseWilliam P Shearwood, Hair Brooch and Bracelet, c 1936 Hair Brooch and BraceletRex F Bush, Dulcimer, c 1937 DulcimerPoliceman's Rattle. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 49.4 x 40.5 cm (19 7/16 x 15 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfred Koehn.Herman O Stroh, Wick Trimmer, 1941 Wick TrimmerBag. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 26.2 cm (14 x 10 5/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William High.Frank Fumagalli, Hurricane Shade, c 1936 Hurricane ShadeAlbert Geuppert, Shoulder Yoke, 1939 Shoulder YokeWhipsaw. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 25.5 cm (14 x 10 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Hoffman.Wrought Iron Fireplace Shovel. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.8 x 22.8 cm (10 15/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Donald Streeter.Handle on the equipment of the court in the village of Waves Cin - general view; Kotarbi, Mieczys Aw (1890-1943); 1916 (not after 9.08.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Shaker Woman's Money Bag. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35 x 27.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ingrid Selmer-Larsen.William H Edwards, Parade Torch, c 1939 Parade TorchRay Holden, Shaker Chair Finials and Ball & Socket Foot, c 1936 Shaker Chair Finials and Ball & Socket FootGarden Gate Latch. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.4 x 28.9 cm (8 13/16 x 11 3/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: J. Peltzman.Andiron (one of pair). Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.2 cm (12 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 17 7/8" high; 12" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Maurice Van Felix.Candlestick. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 25.1 cm (14 x 9 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Irene M. Burge.Samuel O Klein, Hide Covered Trunk, c 1937 Hide Covered TrunkHarry Jennings, Hitchcock Chair, c 1937 Hitchcock ChairDesign for Phaeton (unnumbered) ca. 1875 Brewster & Co. American Brewster & Company HistoryEstablished in 1810 by James Brewster (1788-1866) in New Haven, Connecticut, Brewster & Company, specialized in the manufacture of fine carriages. The founder opened a New York showroom in 1827 at 53-54 Broad Street, and the company flourished under generations of family leadership. Expansion necessitated moves around lower Manhattan, with name changes reflecting shifts of management-James Brewster & Sons operated at 25 Canal Street, James Brewster Sons at 396 Broadway, and Brewster of Broome Street was based at 372 & 374 Broome Street with a repository (showroom) on 14th Street & Fifth Avenue. By 1874, Brewster & Company had 400 employees and combined warehouse and factory facilities at 47th & 48th Streets and Broadway. Brewster successfully branched out to produce their own automobiles, as well as supplying bodies for Rolls Royce at their Long Island City location. Notable clientele included AlPewter Ladle. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 22.8 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/16" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.GL Schafer, Conestoga Axe Holder, c 1939 Conestoga Axe HolderRollington Campbell, Weather Vane, c 1936 Weather VaneSurgical instruments, mainly needles and knives. Engraving by E. Mitchell.Canteen. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.6 x 23.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Emilio Zito.A Hat on a Stand ca. 1865 Auguste Félix French. A Hat on a Stand 387451Design for a Bracket and Rod for Drapery 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Design for a Bracket and Rod for Drapery 386552Helen Hobart, Pin Tray, c 1939 Pin TrayIrene M Burge, Candlestick, 1937 CandlestickTypes of bowFlatiron. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/4" wide; 6 5/8" long. Medium: black and white photograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Wellington Blewett, Plate Treen, 1938 Plate TreenOscar Bluhme, Plinker and Wood Block, 1935 1942 Plinker and Wood BlockMilitary Headdress. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 51 x 40.8 cm (20 1/16 x 16 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: James Vail.Candle holder. Leaf 11 Recto from a sketchbook with 77 sheets.Ann Gene Buckley, Bonnet, c 1936 BonnetWeighing Scale. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.6 x 34.8 cm (11 1/4 x 13 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 19 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Richard Taylor.Technology: a Russian padlock and key. Wood engraving.Cross Ilazny from a roadside figure - front view on a 1: 2 scale; Pretty, Szymon (Ca 1864-1942); 1917 (not after 17.07.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Butter Paddle. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.6 x 40.8 cm (11 1/4 x 16 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florian Rokita.John Bodine, Tailor's Shears and Iron, c 1939 Tailor's Shears and IronOval Wooden Spoon. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 9/16" long; 1" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wilbur M Rice.Conductor Head. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 47.7 x 39.8 cm (18 3/4 x 15 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" wide; 22" high; 7" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ivar Julius.Design for a jewelry box ..Le Règne végétal, Paris, L. Guérin, 1870-72, biobibliography, botany, pictorial works, plants, A systematic collection of various gardening and horticultural tools is displayed, arranged in an orderly fashion. These instruments, each distinctly designed for specific tasks, include a variety of knives, spatulas, and cutting implements such as a pruning saw and different types of hoes. Among them, there are specialized tools featuring ergonomic handles to enhance grip and control. The diversity in shapes and sizes highlights the intricacies involved in horticultural practices, making it clear how each tool serves a unique function in the care and maintenance of plants. Each one is labeled numerically, indicating their particular use or category within the field of gardening.Ancient and rare Welsh crwth (or Chrotta Brittana mentioned by Venantius Fortunatus circa AD 617) and Russian balalaika or peasant's triangular guitar. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins' "Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique," Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1888. Alfred James Hipkins (1826-1903) was an English musicologist who specialized in the history of the pianoforte and other instruments. William Gibb was a master illustrator and chromolithographer and illustrated "The Royal House of Stuart" (1890), "Naval and Military Trophies" (1896), and others.Child's Stocking. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 34.2 x 24.3 cm (13 7/16 x 9 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cora Parker.Steel Fork. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 24.9 x 20.2 cm (9 13/16 x 7 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Fred Hassebrock.drawing of an Inca hatchet ring, Peru; 19th CenturyMosal bacon of the mosy of the end of the church - a general view on a scale of 1: 5; Pretty, Szymon (Ca 1864-1942); 1918 (not after 3/04/1918) (1918-00-00-1918-00-00);