Sewing and Work Table by Anonymous

Sewing and Work Table 1935 - 1942

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drawing, paper, pencil

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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sketched

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sketch book

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paper

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personal sketchbook

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idea generation sketch

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sketchwork

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geometric

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pencil

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

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modernism

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

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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