Orison Daeda

American, 1919 - 1995

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The image shows a large pair of vintage dividers. The dividers are made of metal in dark gray and brown tones. They are positioned diagonally from the bottom left to the top right of the image against a light beige background.
Orison Daeda, Blacksmith's Tongs, c. 1942, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8725

Blacksmith's Tongs

Orison Daeda · c. 1942 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8725
The image shows a large wooden tub with decorative patterns on its sides. The color scheme is warm tones of brown with wood grain textures. The tub is centered in the image and slightly angled to display the design on its surface.
Orison Daeda, Butter Firkin, 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9015

Butter Firkin

Orison Daeda · 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9015
The image shows a large wooden mallet with a cylindrical head and a long handle. The mallet is primarily brown with varying shades and textures. It appears weathered and has patterns and grain on its surface. The mallet is positioned towards the center-right of the image, with the head pointing diagonally upwards to the left and the handle extending towards the top left corner. The background is a plain, light beige color.
Orison Daeda, Hawsing Beetle, 1939, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11468

Hawsing Beetle

Orison Daeda · 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11468
This is a drawing of an elephant. The drawing features a stylized representation of an elephant standing on a plain, neutral background. The elephant is depicted with heavy, dark lines that outline its form. The animal's tusks are prominent and stand out against its body, which is filled with shades of black and grey. The drawing has a minimalist and abstract appearance. The overall impression conveys strength and size. The use of shading and texture adds dimensionality to the drawing, emphasizing the contours and bulk of the elephant.
Orison Daeda, Toy Elephant, 1939, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15640

Toy Elephant

Orison Daeda · 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15640
The image shows a wooden rocking chair with a floral-patterned red fabric covering on the backrest and seat. The chair is angled slightly to the right, with its rocking base visible and resting on a plain background. The color palette includes natural wood tones with deep red and dark green accents from the upholstery. The chair is positioned centrally, taking up most of the space in the image, with its right side and front legs oriented towards the viewer.
Orison Daeda, Rocking chair, 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4467

Rocking chair

Orison Daeda · 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4467
The image shows a rusted agricultural tool resembling a pickaxe with one pointed end and a curved hook on the opposite side. The color palette is mainly brown and rust tones against an off-white background. The tool is positioned vertically, slightly angled to the right, with the pointed end facing upwards and the curved hook extending to the right. A small round object is nestled inside the tool's base at the bottom.
Orison Daeda, Bent Raider or Pike, 1939, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11852

Bent Raider or Pike

Orison Daeda · 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11852