Wheelwright Shop 1919

This etching titled "Wheelwright Shop" by Ernest D. Roth, created in 1919, depicts a rural workshop with a small wooden building. The scene showcases a variety of tools and unfinished wooden wheels, suggesting the process of making wagons, carts, or other wheeled vehicles. The simple, detailed lines of the etching capture the essence of the craft, highlighting the skill of the wheelwright. This piece is a testament to American rural life in the early 20th century and serves as a reminder of the importance of traditional trades.