Shaker Hand Loom

c. 1937

Alfred H. Smith

Associated Names
Alfred H. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden loom with various components including a yarn spool, a heddle, and a beater, arranged vertically and horizontally on a rectangular base. The color palette consists mainly of warm browns and tans, reflecting the natural wood and the yarn's neutral tones, set against a beige background. The loom occupies most of the visual space, with the yarn spool visible on the right side and tools such as shuttles extending towards the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.6 x 30.2 cm (10 1/16 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16783

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534345

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