Fred Hassebrock

Hassebrock, Frederick Gustave

American, 1903 - 1978

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The image shows a single mid-19th century high-top boot with intricate lacing. The boot is off-white or cream in color, giving it a vintage appearance. Positioned in profile facing left, the laces are tied securely near the top. The boot has a modest heel at the back and is set against a neutral background, highlighting its texture and details.
Fred Hassebrock, Gaiter, c. 1942, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1892

Gaiter

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1942 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1892

The image shows a pair of calipers with metal jaws and wooden handles. The color palette consists of shades of brown for the wooden handles and dark metallic gray for the metal components. The calipers extend diagonally from the top towards the bottom of the image on a plain, light-colored background.
Fred Hassebrock, Bullet Mold, 1942, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12692

Bullet Mold

Fred Hassebrock · 1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12692

The image shows a straw hat with a brown ribbon and dark, dried leaf-like decorations. The color palette includes earthy tones such as beige, brown, and dark grey. The hat is positioned centrally, with the ribbon hanging down the front and the dried decorations on the top surface.
Fred Hassebrock, Bonnet, 1942, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1053

Bonnet

Fred Hassebrock · 1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1053

The image shows a large wrought-iron bench with intricate floral and grapevine patterns on its backrest and arms. The bench is dark brown and positioned against a plain white background. The seat is woven, and the legs are elaborately curved.
Fred Hassebrock, Bench in Cemetary Lot, c. 1941, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4012

Bench in Cemetary Lot

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1941 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4012

The image depicts an American flag with thirteen red and white stripes and a blue field with twenty-six white stars. The flag is positioned centrally on a plain background and appears slightly wavy. The red and white stripes fill the center and lower portions, with a narrow red border surrounding the flag.
Fred Hassebrock, Quilt - Top Star and Flag Design, c. 1941, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.356

Quilt - Top Star and Flag Design

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.356

The image displays an abstract composition with a central multi-faceted star shape composed of intricate lines and diamond patterns in blue, green, red, and white hues. Surrounding the star are segments reminiscent of the American flag, with red and white stripes and blue rectangles with white stars. The overall design evokes a modern interpretive quilt or patchwork fabric design, blending a traditional star quilt pattern with national symbols.
Fred Hassebrock, Star and Flag Design Quilt, c. 1941, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.355

Star and Flag Design Quilt

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.355

Fred Hassebrock, Handwoven Coverlet, c. 1940, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.626

Handwoven Coverlet

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.626

The image shows a hoe with a long wooden handle and a metal blade. The color palette includes natural wood tones and a dark metal hue, with a plain off-white or cream background. The hoe is positioned centrally in the image, standing upright, with the handle extending vertically from the bottom middle to the upper center of the frame, and the metal blade at the bottom end of the handle.
Fred Hassebrock, Turpentine Scraper, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13482

Turpentine Scraper

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13482

A nutcracker with metal and wooden elements is shown against a plain, off-white background. The nutcracker is positioned diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. There is a small, etched signature in the bottom right corner of the image.
Fred Hassebrock, Brass Bullet Mold, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12691

Brass Bullet Mold

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12691

The image displays a dark-colored, buttoned-up jacket with long sleeves. The jacket is a deep brown or black color. It is positioned centrally and slightly tilted to the right, with the buttons visible down the middle and the sleeves extending outward symmetrically. The background is plain and off-white.
Fred Hassebrock, Silk Waist, c. 1940, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1262

Silk Waist

Fred Hassebrock · c. 1940 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1262