Cider Press c. 1940

"Cider Press" is a watercolor illustration by Harry Mann Waddell, created around 1940. The artwork depicts a simple wooden cider press, a traditional tool used for extracting juice from apples. Waddell's detailed rendering captures the texture and grain of the wood, showcasing the rustic charm of this agricultural implement. This realistic depiction of a common object reflects Waddell's interest in everyday life and the tools that shaped rural communities. The artwork serves as a visual record of a bygone era and the methods of food production in the past.