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Shaker Cabinet

1935/1942

William Paul Childers

Associated Names

William Paul Childers

Artist, American, 1912 - 1998

The image shows a wooden cabinet with double doors on top and four large drawers at the bottom. The cabinet is a warm brown color with a natural wood finish. The double doors are partially open, revealing shelves inside, while the drawers are closed. The cabinet is centered in the image against a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.2 x 28.2 cm (13 7/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 92 1/2" high; 53 5/8" wide; 20" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.17170

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: Paul Childers

Wikidata ID

Q64639277

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