Door

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of an old wooden door with an oval barred window. The door is constructed from vertical wooden planks with visible metal hinges and a bolt. The oval window near the top right portion of the door is secured with a criss-cross metal grill. Adjacent to the door on the left, handwritten text provides historical context, noting the door's period as 1850 and its origin as an old plantation calaboose door, with mention of its use and current preservation at the Louisiana State Museum. The drawing focuses on the rustic texture of the wood and metal components, emphasizing the historical and functional aspects of the door.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.2 x 12.4 cm (4 13/16 x 4 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13806


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in black ink: - Period 1850 - / OLD PLANTATION / CALABOOSE DOOR / USED FOR HOLDING / UNRULY SLAVES . / LA STATE MUSEUM

Wikidata ID

Q64535148