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Shaker Blanket Chest

c. 1936

Ray Holden

Associated Names

Ray Holden

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chest of drawers with a flat top, two large drawers with brass knobs, and short bracket feet. The chest is primarily in a warm reddish-brown hue. The right side is fully visible, while the left side is slightly obscured. The background is off-white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.4 x 35 cm (10 13/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 45" high; 38" wide; 17" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.13583

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620041

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