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Shaker Sewing Table

1935/1942

William Paul Childers

Associated Names

William Paul Childers

Artist, American, 1912 - 1998

The image shows a wooden sewing table with a single drawer and a smooth pedestal base with three curved legs. The color palette includes warm, natural wood tones against a pale, beige background. The table is centered in the image, standing out against the plain background, highlighting its design and structure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.3 x 34.2 cm (13 1/8 x 13 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17171

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Paul Childers; lower left in graphite: Shaker Sewing Table / rare type

Wikidata ID

Q64639280

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