Shaker Tin Safe c. 1939

This drawing, "Shaker Tin Safe," by George V. Vezolles is a design for a tin safe made by the Shakers, a religious sect known for their craftsmanship and minimalist design. Vezolles, an American artist, was born in 1885 and died in 1956. He documented Shaker designs extensively throughout the 20th century. Vezolles' design for the Shaker Tin Safe features three different motifs, each composed of a series of circles and dots that are repeated in a pattern. These patterns are typically found on utilitarian Shaker objects, such as boxes and baskets.