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The image shows a large vertical wooden boot with various shades of brown highlighting the wood grain. The boot is positioned slightly right of the center with a loop of rope attached at the top edge.

Index of American Design1943.8.2043

Boot Form

Albert Geuppert

1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large brown leather cowboy boot with high heel and decorative stitching on a light-colored background.

Index of American Design1943.8.16406

Boot Shop Sign

Alice Stearns

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a wooden reclining chair with a curved design and armrests against a plain background. The chair is placed slightly off-center and angled with its back leaning towards the left side of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.4389

Boot-jack Chair

John Lang

c. 1941 · watercolor, pen and ink, and some heightening on paper

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The image is a composite of seven portrait photographs. Each shows the head and upper part of the torso of different individuals against a plain, textured background. In the center is a slightly larger image labeled "BOOTH." Clockwise from the top left, the other labeled portraits are "HEROLD," "ATZERODT," "SPANGLER," "O'LAUGHLIN," "PAYNE," and "ARNOLD." Each man varies in facial hair styles and haircuts, with some appearing clean-shaven while others have beards or mustaches. Their attire is typical of the late 19th century, featuring high-collared shirts and ties or cravats, with some wearing hats. The photos are in rectangular frames assembled on a beige background, labeled "BOOTH AND HIS ASSOCIATES" at the bottom in capital letters.

Photograph2019.12.4

Booth and his Associates

Joseph Ward

1865 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)

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The image showcases a pair of worn baby shoes as the central focus on a neutral-colored background. The color scheme includes muted grays, browns, with hints of blue and green on the shoes. Handwritten text with a name and date is visible in the top right corner. The shoes are positioned closely together with toes pointing slightly outward, creating a balanced composition.

Index of American Design1943.8.12102

Booties

Margaret Knapp

c. 1935 · graphite and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a wooden shoehorn with an elongated looped handle and a flat base with a small carved detail. The color palette includes various shades of brown against a light beige background. The shoehorn is positioned centrally and slightly angled on a flat surface.

Index of American Design1943.8.2003

Bootjack

William McAuley

c. 1939 · watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows a drawing of a wooden tool with a handle and a loop at the end. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown for the tool against a light beige background. The tool is positioned slightly above and to the right of center within the composition.

Index of American Design1943.8.2004

Bootjack

Marius Hansen

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a wooden hand tool placed horizontally on a light-colored surface. The tool has a symmetrical design with handles on the left and a detailed mechanism on the right. A metallic wire is coiled around part of the tool. The artist's signature is in the bottom right corner of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.2005

Bootjack

Marius Hansen and William Kieckhofel

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a creature with a long body covered in scale-like patterns, resembling both an insect and an animal with a crocodile-like appearance. It has horn-like structures on its head and four short legs. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily browns and greens. The creature is positioned horizontally in the center of the image against a plain, light background.

Index of American Design1943.8.2006

Bootjack

Robert W.R. Taylor

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a painting of an ornate hook or latch. The image features a three-dimensional depiction of a decorative object designed with intricate detail. The object resembles a historical or antique hook or latch, with round protrusions along its length and an animalistic form. The top part splits into two horn-like extensions, while the sides feature stylized feet or handles. The object is centrally placed against a plain, light background. The style is meticulous, detailed realism, evoking a sense of antique craftsmanship.

Index of American Design1943.8.2007

Bootjack

William McAuley

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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A rusted metal object with an abstract fish-like shape is centered on a light beige background. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with various browns against a neutral backdrop. The object appears horizontally oriented in the center of the image, with a signature in the bottom right corner reading "Marion G. Messenger."

Index of American Design1943.8.2008

Bootjack

Marius Hansen

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows an ornate dagger with a complex pattern on its blade and handle. The dagger is primarily green with gold outlining the patterns and edges. It is set against a light beige background, with the handle pointing left and the blade pointing right. The artist's signature is in the lower right corner in red.

Index of American Design1943.8.2009

Bootjack

Marius Hansen

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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There is a textured, reclining human-like figure in the image, with limbs awkwardly bent and situated prominently on the page. The color palette primarily includes shades of brown, tan, and black, with subtle hints of red and blue detailing on the figure's surface. The figure is positioned horizontally, facing upwards with its head towards the left, arms behind its head, and legs elevated in the air. Above, in the top left corner, is a smaller line drawing of the figure, accompanied by an 11-inch measurement line.

Index of American Design1943.8.2010

Bootjack

Gordon Saltar

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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This is a drawing of an intricate metalwork sculpture resembling an insect. The drawing features a detailed depiction of a decorative, elongated metal sculpture that appears insect-like, with a segmented body and long, curling protrusions that mimic antennae. The surface of the object has a textured pattern. The insect stands on multiple legs, with its body slightly elevated from the surface. In the lower right corner, there is a small sketch serving as a key or legend, accompanied by the inscription 'SERIES A Frame #16'. The overall aesthetic is precise and technical, indicative of a design illustration rather than a free-form artistic expression.

Index of American Design1943.8.2011

Bootjack

Ralph Morton

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a large, intricately designed metal object with a curved and elongated form. The object has numerous cut-out sections with a lattice-like pattern, especially in the handle area. The colors are primarily earthy with tones of brown and hints of rust, giving it an aged appearance. The object is situated centrally, slightly angled to the left against a plain, off-white background.

Index of American Design1943.8.2012

Bootjack

Amos C. Brinton

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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Two intricately designed toy pistols are positioned diagonally and overlapping slightly in the center of a plain background. The color palette includes shades of brown, with some faded red and blue tones on the pistols, against an off-white background. The pistols are facing opposite directions, with their barrels pointing outward, and the handles crossing at the center of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.2013

Bootjack

John Price

c. 1939 · watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

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The image shows two wooden objects with elongated oval shapes and flat bottoms. One object is positioned diagonally in the upper left corner, while the other is centered vertically in the lower half. The objects have various shades of light to medium brown, set against an off-white background. They have a smooth texture.

Index of American Design1943.8.2014

Bootjack

Wellington Blewett

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows a large wooden trap-like device with a spring mechanism, positioned horizontally. It has earthy tones of brown with rust on metal components. The object is centrally placed in the image, with angled handles on the right and closed trap plates on the left. The background is a plain, light beige color. There is a small inscription "Albert Rudin" visible on the right side.

Index of American Design1943.8.2015

Bootjack

Albert Rudin

c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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Two dark bronze-colored pistol-like objects with ornate patterns are symmetrically positioned on a light cream background. The pistols are arranged with their handles crossed, forming a "V" shape.

Index of American Design1943.8.2016

Bootjack

Claude Marshall

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This is a drawing of an abstract shape or artifact. The image features a central black object positioned against a plain, light-colored background. The object has a slightly irregular, elongated triangular form with rounded edges and contours. It includes a series of geometric holes and protrusions. The subtle shadowing suggests a three-dimensional form, yet the drawing maintains a simplicity that emphasizes the object's unique contours and cutouts.

Index of American Design1943.8.2017

Bootjack

Claude Marshall

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a wooden tool or utensil with a curved design, placed at an angle against a light beige background.

Index of American Design1943.8.2018

Bootjack

LeRoy Griffith

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large wooden object with intricate carvings in brown and beige colors. It is positioned slightly left of center on an off-white background. The object has one curved end pointing left and ornate details extending to the right.

Index of American Design1943.8.2019

Bootjack

Doris Hollingsworth

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This is a drawing of an object resembling an insect. The drawing features a depiction of a metallic or carved object in the form of an insect. It has a rectangular body with a textured pattern, four short legs, and two long, curved antennae extending from a rounded head. The background is plain.

Index of American Design1943.8.2020

Bootjack

F.C. Davenport

c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image features two large illustrations of beetles on a plain background. The color palette is monochrome with black, grey, and beige. The top beetle has detailed textures and segmented body parts, while the lower beetle has a smoother, elongated form. Both beetles are centrally positioned within the frame, with the top beetle's antennae extending slightly higher and the lower beetle's body extending longer towards the bottom of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.2021

Bootjack

Elmer Weise

c. 1937 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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