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The image features a tall wooden shelving unit with three shelves and a drawer at the bottom, along with decorative spindles on top. The color scheme includes various shades of brown with darker tones for shadows and hardware. The shelving unit is centered in the image, with its components evenly spaced, set against a light, neutral background. The decorative spindles project upwards from each corner of the unit. Additionally, a detailed drawing is situated in the top right corner of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.4018

Bookcase

Vincent P. Rosel

c. 1938 · watercolor, gouche, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a wooden sideboard with an upper glass-fronted cabinet featuring two doors with panes of glass and an arch detail at the top. The sideboard has an angled front, tapers toward the back, and stands on four slender legs. The color palette includes rich browns and natural wood tones with hints of blue, white, and green visible through the glass panes. The cabinet has brass handles on the lower cupboards and small finials along the top edge of the upper unit.

Index of American Design1943.8.4021

Bookcase

American 20th Century

1935/1942 · watercolor, colored pencil, gouache and graphite on paper

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The image shows a wooden cabinet with glass-paned doors and a geometric lattice pattern on the upper section. It is positioned centrally on the page, with small plans or diagrams at the bottom corners. The color palette includes deep reds and dark wood tones.

Index of American Design1943.8.10421

Bookcase

Henry Meyers

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This is a painting of a wooden cabinet with glass doors. The painting features a classic wooden cabinet with an upper section of glass doors revealing shelves filled with books of various colors. The elegant arch designs within the glass doors suggest a Gothic architectural influence. Below, cabinet doors made of wood display a symmetrical pattern likely imitating the natural wood grain. This is in style of Eileen Knox, as indicated by the signature on the lower right side of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.4024

Bookcase - Gothic Type

Eileen Knox

c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paperboard

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This is a detailed drawing of a wooden cabinet design. The front and side views are shown with precise dimensions and designs. The upper section has two sets of glass-paneled doors with ornate woodwork, including intricate carvings. Below the doors are pull drawers, above two larger wooden doors with matching carvings. The side view highlights the depth of the cabinet and the ornate woodwork on the edges. Minor annotations indicate measurements and additional design elements.

Index of American Design1943.8.4019

Bookcase and Writing Desk

Henry Meyers

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large wooden cabinet with glass doors featuring a diamond pattern. It is placed at the center against a plain background. The cabinet stands on small, round feet and has a color palette of various shades of brown against a light beige background. The cabinet is slightly tilted to the right, emphasizing its detailed craftsmanship.

Index of American Design1943.8.4020

Bookcase and Writing Desk

Henry Meyers

c. 1936 · watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard

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This is a painting of a small house with a tall tower surrounded by greenery. The central image features a house and a tower set amidst lush green foliage. Above and below the image are the words, "The Lord is in his Holy Temple," embroidered. The work gives a sense of peace and spirituality. It is in the style of early American folk art.

Index of American Design1943.8.41

Bookmark

Manuel G. Runyan

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a painting of a floral arrangement with accompanying text. In the center, there is a small, cross-stitched or embroidered panel featuring a bouquet of flowers in predominantly red and green. Above and below the bouquet, text reads "Forget me not." The panel is bordered by a strip of teal fabric or wallpaper adorned with stylized floral patterns in white and teal. The floral strip is placed vertically on a plain light-colored background, giving a vintage, handcrafted feel reminiscent of Victorian-era needlework decor.

Index of American Design1943.8.58

Bookmark

Ellen Duncan

c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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This is a drawing of a vertical strip with a colorful pattern. The image depicts a long, narrow piece of fabric or paper featuring a central section with a decorative motif resembling a lyre or harp in shades of yellow, orange, and brown. There are words above and below the motif. The strip is flanked by a gingham pattern in red and green vertical stripes. The overall composition suggests a design study or a rendered illustration of a textile piece emphasizing handwork and color contrasts on a plain background.

Index of American Design1943.8.94

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Fred Hassebrock

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image features a rectangular piece of embroidery with the word "Love" in a stylized script. Surrounding the word are perforated patterns with a decorative scalloped edge. Pink fabric is on both sides of the embroidery, appearing folded. The color palette consists of soft pinks in the fabric and vibrant reds, blues, and greens in the word. The embroidery is centered horizontally with symmetrical pink fabric on each side. The background is light beige.

Index of American Design1943.8.8749

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Edward White

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a rectangular pink fabric with an embroidered section displaying the text "Think of me" and a heart design surrounded by floral elements in pink, red, green, and beige tones. The fabric is centrally placed, with the top folded over and slight fraying at the bottom edge. The embroidered section is at the center, enclosing the words with a heart framed by greenery.

Index of American Design1943.8.92

Bookmark (Valentine)

Manuel G. Runyan

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a blue textile piece with fringed edges, featuring a white cross with intricate dot patterns in the center. The color palette consists of vivid blue and stark white. The textile is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with the fringes extending slightly beyond the top and bottom edges of the artwork.

Index of American Design1943.8.8748

Bookmark with Design of Cardboard

Ellen Duncan

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a coat of arms. The image shows a shield adorned with decorative elements and a motto. A helmet with ornamentation is placed above the shield, with a stag's head wearing a crown emerging from the top. The shield contains patterns of triangles and dog heads arranged in a triangular fashion. A ribbon below the shield displays the inscription "NOSCE TEIP SUM," and the name "Ambrose Isted Esq." is written at the bottom, surrounded by decorative embellishments.

Print1950.14.1267

Bookplate for Ambrose Isted

Unknown Artist

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a highly detailed illustration with a central oval frame depicting a scenic landscape. The view appears elevated, looking down on a grassy area with a tree nearby, and a pathway leading to a house in the distance. The horizon is suggested by trees beyond the house and the cloudy sky above. The engraving features intricate lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of black and grey. Above the landscape is a portrait of a historical figure against an American flag, with the name "Calvin Coolidge" below, surrounded by decorative engravings.

Print2015.19.3614

Bookplate for Calvin Coolidge

Timothy Cole, after Sidney Lawton Smith

1928 · wood engraving in black on wove paper

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This is a drawing of a heraldic shield with botanical motifs. The image features a shield divided into two contrasting halves, each featuring an abstract branching coral-like design. The left side of the shield has a golden background with black designs, while the right side is predominantly black with a golden design. Surrounding the shield are ornamental plants and flowers rendered in shades of green and muted colors. The letters "D" and "F" are prominently placed, each on either side of the shield. The simplistic style of the drawing suggests a focus on symbolic representation and heraldic tradition.

Print1943.3.1847

Bookplate of Dominicus Frauenfelder

German 15th Century

c. 1500 · woodcut, hand-colored in yellow, green, black, and brown on laid paper

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In the image is an ornate coat of arms with a bird perched on top and flanked by intricate foliage patterns. The color palette includes shades of black, white, and gray. An hourglass is in the upper left corner and a round clock face in the upper right corner. A skull is at the bottom left of the coat of arms. The main elements are enclosed within a square frame, with inscriptions along the sides and bottom.

Print1948.11.19

Bookplate of Hieronymus Baumgartner

Barthel Beham

c. 1530 · engraving on laid paper

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This is a painting of a winged figure holding a shield featuring a bull. The image portrays a figure with green and red wings, dressed in a flowing robe, holding a blue shield with both hands. The shield prominently displays a drawing of a bull with distinctive horns and an energetic stance. The figure has flowing golden hair and stylized facial features typical of medieval or early renaissance artwork. The colors are vibrant, with an emphasis on earth tones and contrast between the shield and the figure's robe. This is in the style of medieval woodcut prints.

Print1943.3.648

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach

German 15th Century

c. 1475 · woodcut, hand-colored in green, rose, light blue, red, and yellow on laid paper

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This is a painting of a heraldic shield held by an angelic figure. The image shows an angelic figure dressed in a long robe with wings spread wide behind it. The wings are colored in shades of green, contrasting against the earthy tone of the robe. The face of the figure is designed with simple lines giving it a serene expression. The angel is holding a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a bull or an ox. The bull is depicted in a contrasting light color against the blue of the shield. The style is reminiscent of a medieval woodcut illustration.

Print1943.3.649

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg of Bibrach

German 15th Century

in or after 1500 · woodcut, hand-colored in green, rose, light blue, red, and yellow on laid paper, mounted on laid paper

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The image is an illustration of a woman standing upright. She has a calm expression, delicate facial features, and wavy hair with feathers. She wears a long gown with patterns and puffed sleeves. There are decorative symbols around her, including crests with intricate designs and a goat-like creature. The background is plain, and there is an inscription above her in a classical font.

Print1941.1.87

Bookplate of Scheurl and Tucher

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Date not recorded · woodcut

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The image is a woodcut engraving showing a person standing upright. The individual has a serene expression with detailed facial features and styled hair with a leafy headdress. They wear a gown with intricate designs and hold a cross pendant at waist level. Flanking the person are two coat of arms; one featuring a lion and the other a male head in stripes. The background is detailed linework.

Print1943.3.2879

Bookplate of Scheurl and Tucher

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Date not recorded · woodcut

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This is a drawing of a heraldic coat of arms. The image features a shield with a rampant lion at its center. At the top of the shield is a helmet crested with a creature that resembles an eagle with outspread wings and a crowned head. The shield is decorated with intricate leaf-like mantling. The color palette includes black and red tones. At the bottom, there is an inscription in a stylized script.

Print1952.8.9

Bookplate of the Abbey of Ottobeuren

German 15th Century

c. 1500 · woodcut, hand-colored in vermilion and red on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a heraldic emblem with accompanying Latin script. The drawing features two distinct coats of arms. On the left, a shield with swirling patterns is topped by a knight's helmet, adorned with heraldic mantling and a small embellishment. To the right, the shield displays three diagonal stripes and is surmounted by a depiction of an imaginary creature, akin to a dragon or griffin, adorned with heraldic decoration. The entire scene is framed within a simple black border, set against a plain background. Below the illustration, a line of Latin text in elegant script is visible.

Print1943.3.647

Bookplate of Wilhelm von Zell

German 15th Century

in or after 1500 · woodcut on laid paper mounted on laid paper

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This is a painting of a scene in a bookstore or library. The scene portrays an interior filled with shelves stocked with books. In the foreground, piles of books are stacked on a table while others are opened. The setting conveys a space dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, with a rich, detailed backdrop capturing the essence of an 18th-century study area or bookshop. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Print1945.5.176

Bookseller and Author

Thomas Rowlandson

1784 · hand-colored etching and aquatint

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Index of American Design1943.8.1980

Boot

Eugene C. Miller

1938 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

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