Historical Tools and Artifacts

Illustrations of vintage tools like lanterns, candle holders, and sugar tongs, showcasing intricate designs and historical craftsmanship through fine drawings.

American 20th Century, Trivet, 1935 1942 Trivet

Lantern. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.3 x 25.1 cm (13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Helen Hobart.

Edward L Loper, Powder Horn, c 1938 Powder Horn

Candle and Rush Light Holder. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.4 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jack Staloff.

Florence Grant Brown, Silver Sugar Tongs, c 1938 Silver Sugar Tongs

Bucket Yoke. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 45.1 x 60.5 cm (17 3/4 x 23 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 40" long; 8" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bessie Vandre.

American 20th Century, Trivet, 1935 1942 Trivet

Lon Cronk, Shaker Bed, 1935 1942 Shaker Bed

Cradle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 27 cm (14 1/16 x 10 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George V. Vezolles.

Pestle. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 34.6 x 27.9 cm (13 5/8 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 11" high; 5" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfonso Moreno.

Doll Cradle. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 38.4 x 45.7 cm (15 1/8 x 18 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Clarence W. Dawson.

Edward L Loper, Cradle, c 1936 Cradle

Match Holder. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 22.4 cm (11 3/8 x 8 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" long; 2 15/16" wide; 1 15/16" deep. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Julius Bellamy.

William Frank, Log Marker, 1935 1942 Log Marker

Pioneer Sickle. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 36.6 cm (11 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 24" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LeRoy Griffith.

Spur. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.7 cm (11 x 14 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12" long. Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George E. Rhone.

Sewing Settee. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vera Van Voris.

Wooden Cradle. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 24.6 x 35.5 cm (9 11/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 40" x 16" x 15"high. See data sheet for details.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arthur Stewart.

Mary Fitzgerald, Tray, 1935 1942 Tray

Margaret Stottlemeyer, Brass Lantern, c 1936 Brass Lantern

Match Safe. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 24 cm (11 x 9 7/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Holloway.

Milton Bevier, Coffee Mill, c 1940 Coffee Mill

Drinking Cup. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Paul Poffinbarger.

Charlotte Winter, Comb (For Agricultural Use), c 1935 Comb (For Agricultural Use)

Knife Sharpener. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 26.8 x 35.7 cm (10 9/16 x 14 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lionel Ritchey.

Stanley Mazur, Shoe Shine Foot Rest, 1935 1942 Shoe Shine Foot Rest

Candle Snuffer. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Erwin Schwabe.

Paul Lauterbach, Peak Halyard Band, 1938 Peak Halyard Band

Sarkis Erganian, Wooden Spoon Rack, c 1941 Wooden Spoon Rack

Betty Lamp. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 42 x 29.4 cm (16 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Maurice Van Felix.

Gerald Transpota, Spur, c 1936 Spur

Isidore Steinberg, Silver Cream Pitcher, 1935 1942 Silver Cream Pitcher

Franklin C Moyan, Tin Lard Lamp, 1935 1942 Tin Lard Lamp

Cradle. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22 x 30.5 cm (8 11/16 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 38"long; 15"wide; rocker 22"wide; back 22"high. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite and some heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Louis Plogsted.

Stand for Baptismal Font. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 24.3 cm (14 x 9 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 26" high; 30 1/8" wide; 29 7/8" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Raymond E. Noble.

Shingle Knife. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.8 cm (11 x 14 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfonso Moreno.

Chopping Knife. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 29.4 cm (9 1/16 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" high; 8 3/4" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Amantea.

Clock (Chronometer). Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 26.2 cm (14 1/16 x 10 5/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Frank.

Silver Spoon. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William P. Shearwood.

Stove Urn. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 40.7 x 36.1 cm (16 x 14 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 3/8" high; 7 1/2" wide; 5 1/2" deep. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Milton Grubstein.

Mina Lowry, Toy Sleigh, c 1936 Toy Sleigh

Sword Pin. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ellen Duncan.

Benjamin Resnick, Rush and Candle Stand, c 1938 Rush and Candle Stand

Horse Shoe. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 45.6 x 35.6 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Stanley Mazur.

LeRoy Griffith, Pioneer Lantern, c 1941 Pioneer Lantern

Spade Bit. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rose Campbell-Gerke.

Doris Hollingsworth, Potato Grinder, c 1940 Potato Grinder

Andiron (one of pair). Dated: c. 1953. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" high; 12 1/2" long. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.

Crock. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 23.1 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 1/3" High 9" Dia(top) 6 3/4" Dia(base). Medium: pen and ink and watercolor on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Caseau.

Potato Grinder. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 40.9 x 55.9 cm (16 1/8 x 22 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Doris Hollingsworth.

Jar. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 3/8" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alvin Shiren.

Intracted chest of drawers with brown fittings from the collections of Stanisław Ursyn-Rusiecki in Warsaw in 1915-front view on a 1: 5 scale; Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950); 1917 (not after 8.03.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);

Clamp. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.2 x 35.7 cm (11 1/8 x 14 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 " long; 8 1/4" wide; length of screw: 10 3/4". Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward Unger.

Silver Gravy Ladle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene Barrell.

Howard Lumbard, Adjustable Candle Holder, c 1937 Adjustable Candle Holder

Pack Saddle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 24.5 x 35.6 cm (9 5/8 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 19" long; 8" high. Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank C. Barks.

Aaron Fastovsky, Powder Flask, c 1936 Powder Flask

Edna C Rex, Cradle, c 1938 Cradle

Filippo Porreca, Andiron (one of pair), c 1938 Andiron (one of pair)

Oleksin. Sacristy door fitting in the end - front view in a 1: 5 scale; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1916 (not after 16.08.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);

Flatiron Holder. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 28.7 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Isidore Sovensky.

Copper Kettle. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 28 cm (9 1/16 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George Seideneck.

Dorothy Posten, Sweet Meat Jar, c 1936 Sweet Meat Jar

Door Handle with Thumb Press. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 35.3 x 23.9 cm (13 7/8 x 9 7/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jack Staloff.

Charles Charon, Drop leaf Table, c 1936 Drop-leaf Table

Michael Chomyk, Sun Dial, c 1938 Sun Dial

Rattle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 22.3 x 30.2 cm (8 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/8" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Fenga.

Toy Cannon. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 24.3 x 33.4 cm (9 9/16 x 13 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 18 3/4" long; 4 1/4" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Geuppert.

Knife and Sheath. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 42.9 x 54.1 cm (16 7/8 x 21 5/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Rudin.

Inkwell. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 23.7 x 29.8 cm (9 5/16 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" high; 4 7/8" wide; 2 1/2" in diameter. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Salvatore Borrazzo.

Armchair from the first half of the 19th century with handrails supported in the Figures of Sphinx from the collections of Stanisław Ursyn-Rusiecki in Warsaw in 1917-front view on a 1: 5 scale; Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950); 1917 (not after February 27, 1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);

attributed to Peter DeWint, 1784-1849, British, Still Life with Broom, undated. Black chalk, white gouache and graphite on medium, gray, slightly textured wove paper.

Candle Pendant. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.6 cm (11 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 18" long. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.

Edward DiGennero, Snuff Box, c 1940 Snuff Box

Latch from Mission. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 24.9 x 35.5 cm (9 13/16 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cornelius Christoffels.

Lady's Shoe Buckle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.4 x 22.6 cm (11 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Kalamian Walton.

Wheelwright's Drill. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 44.9 x 37.1 cm (17 11/16 x 14 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph L. Boyd.

Chester Kluf, Bullet Mold, c 1937 Bullet Mold

LeRoy Griffith, Pioneer Sickle, c 1941 Pioneer Sickle

Rose Campbell Gerke, Inlaid Spur, c 1937 Inlaid Spur

Manuel G Runyan, Printing Press Roller, c 1938 Printing Press Roller

Stoneware Jar. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.2 x 22.8 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 10" High 6 1/2" Dia.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Annie B. Johnston.

Albert Geuppert, Adjustable Drawshave, 1938 Adjustable Drawshave

Rex Dolmith, Looking glass, c 1936 Looking-glass

Sofa. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Mills.

Elizabeth Johnson, Branding Iron, c 1942 Branding Iron

Robert WR Taylor, Spur, 1935 1942 Spur

Ernest A Towers, Jr, Sewing Holder, c 1939 Sewing Holder

Salvatore Borrazzo, Flat Iron Holder, c 1937 Flat Iron Holder

Sweet Meat Jar. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Dorothy Posten.

Ursula Lauderdale, Office High Stool, c 1940 Office High Stool

Still life with a jug, board and chalice, 1834 - 1906 Page 21 Recto from a sketchbook with 21 sheets. paper. pencil still life of related objects

Drawing, Design for a Round Dining Table with Bracket Feet; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin, cream paper; 21.3 x 27.6 cm (8 3/8 x 10 7/8 in. )

Boy's Hat. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 28.3 cm (14 1/8 x 11 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary E. Humes.

Chris Makrenos, Spiral Iron Candle Holder, c 1941 Spiral Iron Candle Holder

Wooden Spoon. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 25.1 cm (14 x 9 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Rasmusen.

Necklace. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.1 x 22.3 cm (10 11/16 x 8 3/4 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bertha Semple.

Russian Church Coin Bank. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 21 x 28.8 cm (8 1/4 x 11 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3" high; 2 3/8" wide; 1 5/8" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Clementine Fossek.

Silver Lemon Strainer. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 30.6 cm (9 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5/8" deep; 4 3/4" long. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Kalamian Walton.

Dinner Bell. Dated: 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 22"high; 8"long; 13"diam. x 8"yoke diam.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Kieckhofel.

Alfonso Moreno, Hay Knife, c 1938 Hay Knife

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