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Sugar Chest

c. 1937

Harry Jennings

Associated Names

Harry Jennings

Artist, American, 1878 - 1951

The image depicts a wooden furniture piece with an open top, revealing internal compartments. It is supported by four legs with turned designs. The main color of the furniture is warm reddish-brown. It stands out against a neutral, light background. A faint outline sketch of the same furniture piece can be seen to the right, showing a side view illustration.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.9 x 34.9 cm (9 13/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 33"high; 32"long
Accession Number

1943.8.4640

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573249

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