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Shaker Blanket Chest

1935/1942

John Davis

Associated Names

John Davis

Artist, American, 1908 - 1961

A light-colored wooden dresser with two drawers and four dark round knobs is featured. The color palette is predominantly neutral, with the dresser having a light, beige hue and the knobs providing a darker contrast. The dresser is centrally positioned, facing slightly to the right with a slightly angled view showing the front and right sides.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 24.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13574

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2019

Maine and the Index of American Design, The Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, 5 Oct 2018-25 Mar 2019, cat. 9.

Bibliography

2018

Bianco, Jane. Maine and the Index of American Design. exh. cat. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockand, Maine, October 5, 2018 - March 24, 2019: 39, cat 9, ill.

Wikidata ID

Q64582365

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