Sewing Table

c. 1938

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden sewing table with an open lid at the center. The table is supported by a single pedestal with curved legs ending in detailed feet. The color palette includes rich brown tones with a reddish tint and gold accents on the feet. The sewing table is positioned centrally against a plain background. In the bottom left corner, there is a small inset drawing of the table from the side, providing additional detail on its proportions and structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30"high overall; top 22x16. See data sheet for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5712

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL 259-1 ERNEST A. TOWERS JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559685

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