Shaker Laundry Basket c. 1939

"Shaker Laundry Basket," created in c. 1939 by Orville A. Carroll, is a detailed watercolor depiction of a woven basket, a common utilitarian object in Shaker communities. Carroll, known for his meticulous renderings of Shaker craft, captures the intricate details of the basket's woven structure and its simple, functional form. The artwork exemplifies the Shaker values of simplicity, practicality, and craftsmanship.