The image shows a three-tiered wooden chest of drawers with golden accents. Each tier is smaller than the one below it. The drawers have round black knobs. A blue vase or ornament is placed on the top tier. The colors in the image are rich brown, gold, black, and a touch of blue. The chest is centrally positioned, with each tier aligned above the one below it.

Sewing Box

c. 1937

Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3412 × 4098px

Description

The image shows a three-tiered wooden chest of drawers with golden accents. Each tier is smaller than the one below it. The drawers have round black knobs. A blue vase or ornament is placed on the top tier. The colors in the image are rich brown, gold, black, and a touch of blue. The chest is centrally positioned, with each tier aligned above the one below it.

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