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- FOUR WPA PUPPETS. American 2nd
FOUR WPA PUPPETS. American 2nd quarter-20th century. Papier mache faces with wooden arms and legs. Machine sewn clothing with tags ''State-Wide Museum Extension Philadelphia Unit W.P.A.'' Some wear. Average 20''h.
- 1820 London maker's mark ''WP''
1820 London maker's mark ''WP'' the circular cover decorated with a sailing ship and crest with motto ''Si Deus Nobiscum'' (''If God is with Us'') the underside engraved ''This Memento is in / Testimony of the High sense of / Respect entertained by / His Majesty's Government / of / Lieutenant William Edward Parry / Commander of the Hecla / On the Return of his Discovering the / North West Passage / On the 11th Day of May 1819 / It is Our pleasure to award this / together with 5 000 Pounds / 16th Day of July / 1820''. 1.25'' H x 3.5'' Dia. 5.1 oz troy approximately.
- WILLIAM PERRY Pottery vase Free
WILLIAM PERRY Pottery vase Free form clay vase, with green glaze, signed 'WP' on bottom. H: 6 in.
- WPA SCHOOL, OIL ON CANVAS, 1946
WPA SCHOOL, OIL ON CANVAS, 1946 F. Puntelli (American, 20th c.), Public Pool, signed lower right, 31"h x 21"w (canvas), 34"h x 24"w (frame)
- 1 vol. W.P.A. Checklist of Philadelphia
1 vol. W.P.A. Checklist of Philadelphia Newspapers Available in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, 1937. 2nd ed. 4to, orig. bds; moderate wear, some staining. Works Progress Administration Historical Records Survey Project 6102. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
- William Parry. vessel. c. 1950,
William Parry. vessel. c. 1950, glazed stoneware. 13 h × 10 w × 7½ d in. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Incised signature to underside and to one opening ‘WP’. Partial original paper label.
- World War scrapbook.
World War scrapbook.
- 4PC H. WILBUR IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE
4PC H. WILBUR IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE WC PAINTINGS United States20th CenturyIncludes a depiction of a flower lined path leading to a beach, a depiction of a Venetian canal, a street view of a dirt road with a single red roofed building, and a harbor scene depicting sailboats and daffodils. Largest sight 10" x 16" Largest frame 12 1/4" x 18"
- Three porcelain whippets and two
Three porcelain whippets and two other animals.
- TWELVE WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé
TWELVE WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé PUPPETSTwelve WPA project papier-mâché puppets, tallest - 23".
Condition:
Overall good condition.
- WPA MILWAUKEE HANDICRAFT PROJECT
WPA MILWAUKEE HANDICRAFT PROJECT CIRCUS BANNERWPA Milwaukee Handicraft Project block printed fabric banner, depicting a circus scene. Signed Warren along the lower center, for Barbara Warren (American, 1915-2005). Inkstamped "WPA Handicraft Project, sponsored by Milwaukee State Teachers College, Milwaukee, Wis." along the fabric border.
The Works Progress Administration (later Works Projects Administration), often shortened to WPA, was a U.S. government program designed to stimulate the economy by employing large numbers of Americans left destitute by the Great Depression. Created in 1935 as part of Franklin D. RooseveltÃs New Deal, the WPA employed approximately 8.5 million people over the course of its eight year existence to work on diverse projects ranging from road construction to experimental theatre.
The Milwaukee Handicrafts Project, or MHP, was a project of the WPA active from November 1935 to 1943. The MHP was the brainchild of Harriet Clinton, the district director of the WomenÃs Unit of the WPA in Milwaukee County, who was looking for a way to employ unskilled women on relief rolls. She got the idea to teach these women handicrafts, so she reached out to Elsa Ulbricht, an art instructor at Milwaukee TeacherÃs College. Ulbricht took her idea and ran with it, creating a program that trained these unskilled women, providing them with useful skills that would allow them to eventually join the workforce as skilled workers.
This bold plan worked even better than expected. The women of the MHP were often tragically underqualified for any job when they arrived, often illiterate, unable to speak English, and incapable many skills, even those considered as basic as sewing. With the help of UlbrichtÃs designer-foremen--who were primarily UlbrichtÃs former students at Milwaukee TeacherÃs College--they quickly learned a variety of handicrafts with such great success that the MHP experienced an extremely high turnover as women left for successful careers in industry jobs. MHPÃs success was due in part to the openness of the program and focus on treating workers with respect. One notable example of this is when a group of African-American women joined the program, the governmentÃs intention was for them to be segregated and work in a different space. However, Mary Kellogg, the programÃs art director, put her foot down and insisted they be integrated. This group of women ended up being some of the most skilled workers in the MHP, as they had been passed over for skilled work WPA projects due to their race, and they quickly became integral members of the program.
Eventually, the MHP grew to include eleven units: the bookbinding unit, the block printing unit, the screenprinting unit, the weaving unit, the rug unit, the appliquÈ unit, the doll unit, the cloth toy unit, the costume unit, the wood unit, and the furniture unit. All of these products were available to public institutions for the price of materials, and they were extremely popular due to their quality and variety. In fact, many MHP pieces are still in use in public institutions in Wisconsin and around the country. The wide usage of the products of the MHP speaks for itself as to how powerful this innovative project was in the way it gave these initially unskilled workers skills, dignity, and a way to make a useful contribution during difficult times.
Block-printed designs on textiles, such was the present lot, were a popular product from the MHP. The block-printed textiles created by the MHP were used for book covers, curtains, and wall hangings for many schools and institutions. These portfolios were used to display exemplary designs of block printing for use in high schools and colleges as well as for training and inspiration purposes within the WPA.
Height: 32 1/2 in x width: 34 1/4 in.
Condition:
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- Six WPA style woodblock prints,
Six WPA style woodblock prints, modern copies after original works, Earl Marshawn Washington, American, born 1962, all signed, inscribed and given fictitious dates, woodcuts on cream paper: (1) cover design for playbill W.P.A. Federal Theatre Presents Faustus… ; (2) "Coming Home", woman climbing stairs on a new house; (3) "Macbeth"; (4) "Staircase"; (5) "Owl Lady"; (6) "Experiment", each approximately 11-7/8 x 9 in., unframed, American. Toning, Scotch taped at two points left edge. Private Collection.
- Two African-American watercolors,
Two African-American watercolors, children seated: one of a boy at a table with plate, signed middle bottom "C. Webb", inscribed verso "First one I ever made in Asheville"; one of a girl holding a glass and titled verso "Pansy" and inscribed "Original in Asheville", signed "CWP", watercolors over pencil on paper, American School, early 20th century, unframed, both 8 x 6 in. Light foxing, toning.
- TEN WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé
TEN WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé PUPPETSTen WPA project papier-mâché Three Little Pig puppets, together with an original stenciled cloth bag, tallest - 19".
Condition:
Overall good condition.
- A CONTEMPORARY WATERCOLOR PAINTING
A CONTEMPORARY WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF POPPIES Watercolor on paper, monogrammed "JRW" at lower left, matted and presented under glass in a very fine closed corner frame.
- US WWII Homefront Items Lot of
US WWII Homefront Items Lot of Ten Lot includes: WLS The Prairie Farmer Station Invasion Map Whiz Bang the book They Were Expendable Armored Force US Battleships at War Army & Navy joke book Joe Palooka #3 and more. Condition: Very good.
- THIRTEEN WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé
THIRTEEN WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé PUPPETSThirteen WPA project papier-mâché puppets and marionettes, tallest - 20".
Condition:
Overall good condition.
- W.S. Woodward (American mid 20th
W.S. Woodward (American mid 20th c.) oil on canvas of a country inn signed lower right and dated 1946 11 1/4" x 14 3/4". ?
- W.P.M. Porcelain Figurine of a
W.P.M. Porcelain Figurine of a RussianWolfhound 12'' tall 14'' long circa 1900.
- P.W. SIGNED CHARCOAL PORTRAITDESCRIPTION:
P.W. SIGNED CHARCOAL PORTRAITDESCRIPTION: P.W. signed charcoal on paper portrait. Features the portrait image of a male figure. Pencil signed lower right: "P.W." mounted in a carved wood frame.
CIRCA: Early to Mid 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Continental
DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 19.5" x L: 15" (Framed) H: 31" x L: 26.75"
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- Warman's American Pottery & Porcelain
Warman's American Pottery & Porcelain
- WORK ON PAPER, WILLIAM T. WILEY
WORK ON PAPER, WILLIAM T. WILEY William T. Wiley (American, b. 1947), Untitled (Having a Nice Stay), charcoal rubbing with pencil and colored pencil, signed "Sir Vant" lower right, inscribed lower left/right, sheet (unframed): 24"h x 18"w
- Box World Fair Paper Etc.
Box World Fair Paper Etc.
- Pendelfin Picture Frame Cottage
Pendelfin Picture Frame Cottage Wishing Well and Old School House (some wear) (3)
- WENDY PASMORE (IRELAND/ENGLAND,
WENDY PASMORE (IRELAND/ENGLAND, 1915-2015), TWO ABSTRACT COLOR LITHOGRAPHS., 12.5” X 15.25” SIGHT, FULL MARGINS. FRAMED 16.25” X 20”.WENDY PASMORE, Ireland/England, 1915-2015, Two abstract color lithographs. Both signed "WP", dated "88" and numbered 21/50 in pencil in lower margins. Dimensions: 12.5" x 15.25" sight, full margins. Framed 16.25" x 20".
- Two vintage polychrome decorated
Two vintage polychrome decorated porcelain oyster plates, signed on back, DPW. 9.5” dia. Condition; good CT Transfer Fee $10
- Wade set of Natwest Pigs to include
Wade set of Natwest Pigs to include Woody Annabel Maxwell Lady Hilary and Sir Nathaniel (5)
- W. G. - Watercolour - View of a
W. G. - Watercolour - View of a corn field with a mother and child 9.5ins x 18.25ins in modern gilt frame and glazed
- WASHINGTON POST FRONT PAGE AND
WASHINGTON POST FRONT PAGE AND TWO POSTERSWashington Post Front Page and Two Posters
- THIRTEEN WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé
THIRTEEN WPA PROJECT PAPIER-MâCHé PUPPETSThirteen WPA project papier-mâché puppets, tallest - 21".
Condition:
Overall good condition.
- Wade Figures Punch and Judy (2)
Wade Figures Punch and Judy (2)
- PAINTING, STUDIO OF PHILLIPS WOUWERMAN
PAINTING, STUDIO OF PHILLIPS WOUWERMAN Studio of Phillips Wouwerman (Dutch, 1619-1668), Resting at the Encampment, oil on panel, bears intials "P.W." lower right, panel: 14.5"h x 19"w, overall (with frame): 18"h x 22.5"w
- EIGHT WPA PROJECT PLASTER BUILDINGSEight
EIGHT WPA PROJECT PLASTER BUILDINGSEight WPA project plaster buildings, to include, Late Georgian - Woodland, Italian Renaissance Palace - Florence, Mass. Farm House - Capen - Topsfield, Modern Townhouse - San Francisco, Iroquois Long House, Typical Saw Mill, Italian Romanesque - Viterbo, and Saxan Hall, tallest - 11".
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Condition:
Chips, wear and abrasions.
- WPA STYLE FRAMED PASTEL MARCH OF
WPA STYLE FRAMED PASTEL MARCH OF THE WORKERS. Pastel on paper unsigned; Frame: 35.75'' x 43.75'' 24.25'' x 34.4'' (sight) Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
- Beswick Ware Tableau Figure The
Beswick Ware Tableau Figure The Wind in the Willows on the River WIW1 limited edition boxed with certificate