Della Button

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a wooden table with an ornate design, including a scalloped backrest and turned legs. The table is the largest object in the scene, set against a neutral beige background. The color palette is mainly warm brown tones with variations showing the wood grain.
Della Button, Wash Stand, c. 1940, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5870

Wash Stand

Della Button · c. 1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5870
The image shows a ceramic pitcher decorated with ornate designs including a bird and floral elements. The pitcher is primarily deep blue with accents of brown and golden hues. It is centrally positioned in the frame, with its handle on the right side and decorative patterns covering its surface. The background is a plain, light beige color.
Della Button, Majolica Pitcher, 1935/1942, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7173

Majolica Pitcher

Della Button · 1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7173
This is a drawing of six fabric pattern designs with fabric swatches attached. The drawing consists of six separate sections arranged in two columns, each depicting different geometric or floral patterns. Each section has a small fabric swatch attached to it on the side, showing the actual fabric that corresponds to the drawn pattern. The patterns appear to be printed on a neutral beige background, and the swatches add pops of color, including red, pink, orange, and brown fabrics with varying designs. The patterns mainly consist of floral motifs and geometric shapes like checkered squares, grids, and stripes.
Della Button, Textile: Technique Demonstration, 1935/1942, graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3254

Textile: Technique Demonstration

Della Button · 1935/1942 · graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3254
The image depicts a fluid, curvilinear shape resembling an organic structure. It connects two bent, sinuous lines at the top and bottom. The top arches like a canopy with a soft, rounded texture, while the bottom appears as a flat base, creating a bent-legged form. Brown and earthy tones evoke a natural, wood-like appearance.
Della Button, Butter Molder, 1935/1942, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9020

Butter Molder

Della Button · 1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9020