Robert Tardiff

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a tool with two dark brown handle grips connected by a flat, elongated, slightly curving piece of brown material, set against a light beige background.
Robert Tardiff, Draw Shave, 1938, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16574

Draw Shave

Robert Tardiff · 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16574
The image shows a metallic, flower-shaped object with a scalloped edge and circular holes, placed at the center of a plain background. The object has a dark, rusty brown and black color palette, giving it an antique look. It is positioned centrally with clear, plain background surrounding it. A signature with the name "Robert A. Fawleff" and the year "1938" is visible beneath the object.
Robert Tardiff, Rosette, 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11668

Rosette

Robert Tardiff · 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11668
The image shows a firefighter's helmet on a plain background. The helmet is ornate with engraved decorations, a brim, and a prominent ridge at the top. The color palette is predominantly muted browns and grays, emphasizing the helmet's texture and design.
Robert Tardiff, Fireman's Hat, 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1748

Fireman's Hat

Robert Tardiff · 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1748