Henry Rasmusen

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a sled with ornate carvings and decoration. The sled has a prominent design in the middle with a blue background, gold detailing, and star embellishments. The color palette includes blue, gold, red, and dark shades, creating a vivid but antique appearance. The sled is positioned diagonally across the center of the image, with its handle curving upwards towards the top right corner and the body extending towards the bottom left, occupying much of the visual field.
Henry Rasmusen, Brass Bootjack, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2041

Brass Bootjack

Henry Rasmusen · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2041

The image shows a wooden spoon with detailed carvings of flowers and leaves on its handle. The spoon is placed diagonally across the center, with the handle on the left side and the spoon bowl on the right side.
Henry Rasmusen, Wooden Spoon, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14877

Wooden Spoon

Henry Rasmusen · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14877

Three large, elongated metal objects with distinct geometric shapes at their ends are placed diagonally across a beige background. The color palette consists primarily of dark browns and blacks, with some gray highlights, against the light background. The topmost object has a hook-like end, the middle one features an angular arrowhead shape, and the bottommost one has a triangle shape at its base. Below these objects are three drawn symbols: a swirled shape, a combination of Greek letters, and a triangle, all aligned horizontally.
Henry Rasmusen, Branding Iron, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8922

Branding Iron

Henry Rasmusen · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8922

This is a drawing of a lace pattern. The image showcases a design with repeating motifs such as diamond shapes and floral patterns. The lace has a symmetrical arrangement with a scalloped edge along the top. The illustration captures the texture and elegance of lace, emphasizing the handcrafted work through precise lines and shapes. The drawing focuses on the organization and repetition of elements in lace-making.
Henry Rasmusen, Embroidery, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3051

Embroidery

Henry Rasmusen · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3051