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Two Drawer Stand

c. 1936

Edith Magnette

Associated Names

Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

The image depicts a wooden side table with two drawers, adorned with round knobs and resting on four turned legs. The color palette consists of various shades of brown, emphasizing the wood grain texture. The table is positioned centrally within the frame, and the artist's signature is visible in the lower left corner of the surrounding border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

colored pencil, wash, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.5725

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Edith M Magnette

Wikidata ID

Q64556510

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