Thomas Dooley

American, 1899 - 1986

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The image shows a pair of antique metal pliers with curved and pointed tips. The color palette consists mainly of shades of brown and muted beige. The pliers are positioned diagonally across the frame, with the handles extending to the right and the head to the left. There is a signature beneath the pliers, slightly off-center to the right.
Thomas Dooley, Loaf Sugar Cutter, c. 1942, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14926

Loaf Sugar Cutter

Thomas Dooley · c. 1942 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14926

The image shows a large, brown metal bucket with a thin handle on a light cream background. The bucket appears slightly old and worn, with the signature "Tom Lindley 87" visible in the lower right corner.
Thomas Dooley, Cooking Kettle, 1939, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11948

Cooking Kettle

Thomas Dooley · 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11948

A large, silver, ornamental horn with an orange interior rim is shown in the image. A green and gold braided cord with tassels is looped around it. The color palette includes metallic silver, warm orange, green, and gold. The horn is positioned diagonally in the image, with the mouthpiece pointing to the top right corner and the flared bell to the bottom left. The tassels hang from the cord towards the bottom of the image.
Thomas Dooley, Fire Marshall Trumpet, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10238

Fire Marshall Trumpet

Thomas Dooley · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10238

The image depicts a dark metal object resembling an antique iron handle with a flat, triangular base. It is positioned against a light beige background, highlighting its metallic texture. The color palette features dark shades of the object against the light background. The handle curves upward and the base rests at the bottom of the image.
Thomas Dooley, Six Bladed Food Chopper, 1939, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9440

Six Bladed Food Chopper

Thomas Dooley · 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9440

This is a painting of a wooden object. The painting depicts a wooden object resembling a forked tool or plank with a bifurcated end and a hole on one side. The wood is textured with visible grain patterns, and the painting captures this detail with subtle color variations and shading. The background is a plain, light color, which emphasizes the sepia and brown tones of the wooden object itself.
Thomas Dooley, Bootjack, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2047

Bootjack

Thomas Dooley · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2047

The sculpture features a detailed, elongated design of spirals and stylized leaf patterns, reminiscent of classical architectural ornamentation. It has a brown coloration and appears to be made from stone or a similar material. The symmetrical sculpture is depicted head-on, showcasing ornamental designs with rounded scrolls at the top and pointed leaves descending downward. Light and shadow play across its surface, highlighting its carvings.
Thomas Dooley, Leaf and Scroll, c. 1938, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17013

Leaf and Scroll

Thomas Dooley · c. 1938 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17013

The image shows an antique drawknife with two large wooden handles and a metal blade in between. The color palette consists mostly of earthy browns and rusty reds with the handles appearing darker compared to the blade's reddish-brown shade. The drawknife is centrally placed, presenting a clear view of its curved shape with one handle positioned slightly higher than the other, on a neutral beige background.
Thomas Dooley, Cooper's Chamfer Knife, 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11975

Cooper's Chamfer Knife

Thomas Dooley · 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11975

The image shows a dark, ornate, leaf-like object with two symmetrical holes near its center. The color palette consists of shades of brown and gray, creating a weathered appearance. The object is centrally positioned on the page, with ample negative space surrounding it. Below the object is a handwritten inscription "Thomas Dooley 1938".
Thomas Dooley, Ornamental Iron Leaf, 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11667

Ornamental Iron Leaf

Thomas Dooley · 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11667

A rusted metal tool with wooden handles on each end is positioned horizontally across the center of a plain background. The color palette features shades of brown and rust against a beige backdrop. The tool is centrally placed, extending from left to right with the handles at each side, spaced evenly in the middle of the composition. A small, handwritten text is visible beneath the object, located roughly center-bottom of the image.
Thomas Dooley, Drawshave, 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9707

Drawshave

Thomas Dooley · 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9707

The image shows a large, metal pitcher with a narrow top, a wide base, and a curved handle. The object appears worn and rusty, with a brownish color. It is placed in the center of a plain, light-colored background, with its handle sloping upwards on the left side of the frame.
Thomas Dooley, Torch, 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12476

Torch

Thomas Dooley · 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12476