Coffee Mill

c. 1940

Clarence W. Dawson

Associated Names
Clarence W. Dawson

Artist, American, c. 1909 - 1980

The image shows a large wooden structure with a metal funnel attached to it, resembling a vintage hand-crank grinder. The funnel and crank handle are primarily in rustic, earthy tones such as browns and reds. The object is centrally positioned on a plain, off-white background. The funnel is at the top mounted on the vertical wood plank, and the metal handle extends to the right side. The overall color palette is muted with natural wood and metal colors dominating the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.2 x 36.7 cm (15 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9457

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: C.W. Dawson

Wikidata ID

Q64540090

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