Blanket Chest

c. 1938

Sarah F. Williams

Associated Names
Sarah F. Williams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden chest with ornate details. The central focus of the image is a rectangular chest with two drawers and a smooth surface showing wood grain patterns. The main chest is flanked by several detailed sketches of design elements and construction details, such as keyhole designs, a profile of the chest corner, and ornamentation with an oval inset handle. The drawing style indicates careful attention to the craftsmanship and design detail, offering a comprehensive overview of the chest's aesthetic and functional components.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.3 x 38 cm (10 3/4 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Base 4'2 3/4"long; 23 3/16"wide; 2'6 5/8"high overall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4663

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64630542

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