Shaker Case for Knitting Needles
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.9 x 26.7 cm (13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.13663
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate rendering of a *Shaker Case for Knitting Need*, captured in watercolor and graphite on paper by Helen E. Gilman between 1935 and 1942. Measuring 13¾ × 10½ inches, this artwork is a treasured piece from the Index of American Design, a Deal-era initiative under the Works Progress Administration (WPA During the Great Depression, artists Gilman meticulously documented everyday American folk objects, preserving their craftsmanship for future generations at institutions like the National Gallery of. The subject—a practical knitting needle case—exemplifies Shaker design principle...