Historical Illustrations of Objects

Artistic renderings of various historical objects such as beds and andirons, rendered in watercolor and graphite.

John Swientochowski, High Silk Hat, 1935 1942 High Silk Hat

Slipper. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.5 x 22.5 cm (11 5/8 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Melita Hofmann.

Shaker Bed. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 38.3 cm (11 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lon Cronk.

Andiron (one of pair). Dated: c. 1953. Dimensions: overall: 30.6 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" high; 12 1/2" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.

John Swientochowski, High Silk Hat, 1935 1942 High Silk Hat

Hollow Plane. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 24.2 x 33.9 cm (9 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 2" high; 7 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Samuel Faigin.

Jack Staloff and Jacob Lipkin, Chandelier, c 1940 Chandelier

Colonial Lamp. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Frank.

Black Leather Slipper. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 30 x 23 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: graphite and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Melita Hofmann.

Eugene C Miller, Tobacco Box Cover, c 1937 Tobacco Box Cover

Helen Hobart, Spout Lamp, c 1940 Spout Lamp

Candlestick. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.5 x 28.7 cm (8 7/8 x 11 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" in diameter; 3 3/8" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gordon Sanborn.

Flint Lock. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 45.8 x 35.3 cm (18 1/16 x 13 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Stanley Mazur.

Irene Lawson, Trivet, c 1939 Trivet

Flat Iron Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 28.4 x 22.7 cm (11 3/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 3/8" long; 4 1/8" wide; 1 1/2" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bernard Krieger.

Ruth Bialostosky, Pa German Toy Lovebirds, c 1936 Pa. German Toy Lovebirds

Harold Ballerd, Jay Eye See Driving Bit, 1940 Jay Eye See Driving Bit

Natalie Simon, Wrought Iron Andiron, c 1936 Wrought Iron Andiron

Roberta Elvis, Grain Cradle, c 1936 Grain Cradle

Handle from 1862 at the door in the sacristy in Oleksin - general views and in advance in a 1: 1 scale; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1917 (not after 15.12.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);

Earrings. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: J. Howard Iams.

William Frank, Bullet Mold, c 1940 Bullet Mold

Bead Plane. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 45.8 cm (14 1/16 x 18 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 3/8" high; 9 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: MAX UNGER.

Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard. Dated: 1940. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 28.1 cm (9 x 11 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" long; blade: 2" wide; handle: 1/2" in diameter. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Herman O. Stroh.

Stock. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.7 cm (12 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 1/4" high; 17" in circumfrence. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eva Noe.

Harry G Aberdeen, Locket for Perfume Locket for Perfume

Edna C Rex, Side Chair, 1935 1942 Side Chair

Branding Iron. Dated: c. 1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 34" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Elizabeth Johnson.

Lobster-tailed pot helmet from the collection of Ambras castle. Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), draughtsman, cartoonist

Inkwell. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 3/4" High 1 1/2" Wide(max) 1 1/4" Wide(back) 1 7/8" Deep.. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Amantea.

Hans Westendorff, Side Chair, 1935 1942 Side Chair

Powder Flask. Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.3 x 26.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: T. Joyce.

Paul Poffinbarger, String Bowl, c 1941 String Bowl

George E Rhone, Spur, 1935 1942 Spur

Flat Iron Holder. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 21.8 cm (11 5/16 x 8 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long; 4 3/16" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.

Wooden Dipper. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.3 x 26 cm (10 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Elmer Weise.

Broad Axe. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: overall: 24 5/8" high; head: 11" high; 8 3/4" wide; 1 1/4" wide 1 1/4" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roberta Elvis.

Robert WR Taylor, Spur, c 1940 Spur

Isabelle De Strange, Waffle Iron, c 1939 Waffle Iron

Nicholas Amantea, Foot Scraper, c 1940 Foot Scraper

Coffee Grinder. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 42.5 x 34.5 cm (16 3/4 x 13 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 5" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank McEntee and Wayne White.

Arm Chair. Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 44"high; seat 24"x15". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hal Blakeley.

Mina Lowry, Chair, c 1936 Chair

Robert Gilson, Rocking Chair (Square Back), c 1937 Rocking Chair (Square Back)

Austin L Davison, Pa German Spice Box, 1938 Pa. German Spice Box

Isidore Steinberg, Tie Clasp, c 1937 Tie Clasp

Edna C Rex, Side Chair, 1935 1942 Side Chair

Neva Coffey, Flat Iron Holder, c 1940 Flat Iron Holder

Raymond E Noble, Spur, c 1940 Spur

Wafer or Waffle Iron. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.4 x 22.9 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: handles: 30" long; 6" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Richard Taylor.

Silver Sugar Tongs. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 22.8 x 28.2 cm (9 x 11 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Kalamian Walton.

Margaret Concha, Bonnet, 1935 1942 Bonnet

Lloyd Charles Lemcke, Buck Saw, 1938 Buck Saw

Iron Door Handle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 27.7 cm (14 x 10 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bertha Semple.

Baby Shoe. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/8 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Margaret Concha.

Skillet. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 33.9 cm (11 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 3/4" high; 7 1/8" in diameter. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfred Goldstein.

Adjustable Candle Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 43.9 x 33.1 cm (17 5/16 x 13 1/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Howard Lumbard.

Sewing Kit and Spool Box. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.6 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 6" long; 6 1/4" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward L. Loper.

Three objects of Venetian glass (two glasses and a vase) from the collection of the Minutoli Institut, Liegnitz (now Legnica, Poland). Belitski, Ludwig (1830-1902), photographer

Sick Lamp. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 3/8" wide; 1 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward White.

Wooden Spatula. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long; 1 1/8" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Manuel G. Runyan.

Walter Praefke, Church Clock Hands, 1938 Church Clock Hands

American 20th Century, Comb, 1935 1942 Comb

Scepter (Lumberjack Carving). Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 50.6 x 38.2 cm (19 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 25 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Walter Hochstrasser.

Pa. German Chandelier. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 34.9 x 26.8 cm (13 3/4 x 10 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Elmer R. Kottcamp.

Randolph F Miller, Side Saddle, c 1938 Side Saddle

Inkwell. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.5 x 23 cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Fisk.

Nursing Bottle. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 4" high; 2 1/4" in diameter. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Stevenson.

Albert Rudin, Betty Lamp, c 1940 Betty Lamp

Ring Bit. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harry Mann Waddell.

Bit. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 26.8 cm (14 1/8 x 10 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arthur P. Reynolds.

Betty Lamp. Dated: 1935/1942. 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: American 20th Century.

Baby's Cap. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary E. Humes.

Two chairs. Leaf 8 Verso from a sketchbook with 19 sheets.

Jacob Lipkin, Pa German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon, c 1939 Pa. German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon

Infant's Booties. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.3 cm (11 7/16 x 8 3/4 in.). Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sara Garfinkel.

Andiron (one of pair). Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 39.6 x 30.5 cm (15 9/16 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 3/8" high; 13 1/8" deep; 7 1/8" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Milton Grubstein.

Bit Brace. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 57.3 x 45.9 cm (22 9/16 x 18 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" high. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Oscar Bluhme.

Hanging candle holder , Lamps. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph Collection

Two chairs, c. 1934 - c. 1943 Page 8 Verso from a sketchbook with 19 sheets. paper. ink. pencil pen chair

Maurice Van Felix, Lock and Key, c 1938 Lock and Key

Designs for a jewelry.design for a piece of jewelry.

Edward Unger, Cooper Plane, c 1938 Cooper Plane

Silver Spoon. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 22.4 x 30.4 cm (8 13/16 x 11 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" long; 1 1/2" wide. Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Kalamian Walton.

Richard Barnett, Cake Pan, c 1938 Cake Pan

Comb and Back Scratcher. Dated: 1935. Dimensions: overall: 22.6 x 30.4 cm (8 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.). Medium: graphite and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George B. Wally.

Benjamin Resnick, Candle Holder, c 1939 Candle Holder

Annie B Johnston, Powder Horn, c 1938 Powder Horn

Archie Thompson, Bishop Hill Large Silver Spoon, c 1939 Bishop Hill: Large Silver Spoon

Sewing Stand. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 31.6 x 23.8 cm (12 7/16 x 9 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 35" high; 13 3/4" wide. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: James Vail.

Candlestick. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 25 cm (14 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 22 1/4" high; 7" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cecily Edwards.

Tongs and Shovel. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 27.7 x 20.9 cm (10 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 36 1/2" long. Medium: graphite and watercolor on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Korsch.

Hatchel (Flax Comb). Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 37.6 x 32.3 cm (14 13/16 x 12 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LeRoy Griffith.

Colonial Rocking Chair. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 39 1/2"high; 22 1/4"wide at arms. Medium: gouache and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Truelson.

Herman Schulze, Pin Tray, c 1941 Pin Tray

LeRoy McCarrel, Spoke Cutter, 1935 1942 Spoke Cutter

Shaker Stand. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 27.7 cm (14 x 10 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 25" high; 17" square. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ray Holden.

Peg'in Stitch Boot. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 34.6 x 25.7 cm (13 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Syrena Swanson.

Silver Gravy Ladle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 31/32" long; 2 19/32" wide. Medium: graphite and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Law Durand.

The "Clarsach Lumanach," Lamont harp or Highland harp, brought from Argyleshire to Lude in 1464. 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.

Archie Thompson, Sewing Bird, c 1937 Sewing Bird

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