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Through September 5
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Doll's Cradle

c. 1940

William F. Morris

Associated Names

William F. Morris

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative basket with intricate detailing, woven with a unique pattern in earthy browns and muted gold tones. The basket is positioned horizontally with handles on both sides, against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 26.9 cm (14 1/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15337

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: William F. Morris

Wikidata ID

Q64636811

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