Sewing and Work Table by Anonymous

Sewing and Work Table

1935 - 1942

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Artwork details

Medium
drawing, paper, pencil
Dimensions
overall: 21.9 x 26.8 cm (8 5/8 x 10 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 29 1/4"high; 16"wide; 22"long
Copyright
National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0

Tags

#drawing#aged paper#toned paper#sketched#sketch book#paper#personal sketchbook#idea generation sketch#sketchwork#geometric#pencil#sketchbook drawing#storyboard and sketchbook work#sketchbook art#modernism

About this artwork

This technical drawing of a sewing and work table was created by an anonymous artist. The drawing offers us a glimpse into the domestic sphere, hinting at the gendered division of labor and the role of women in the household. Sewing tables were not merely functional objects; they often symbolized a woman's domain and her engagement with domestic crafts, and were indicative of the family's class. In a society where women's contributions were often undervalued or confined to the private sphere, the sewing table becomes a site of creativity, skill, and quiet labor. It reminds us of the untold stories and unseen work that shaped the fabric of everyday life. The sewing table stands as a testament to the artistry and resilience of those whose names may be lost to history.

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