Top of Letter Sander c. 1940

"Top of Letter Sander" is a watercolor painting by Cora Parker from around 1940. The artwork depicts a close-up view of the top of a wooden letter sander, featuring a circular design with a central hole and a star-shaped pattern of smaller holes around it. The painting captures the detail and texture of the object with realistic precision. Parker, a known artist in the field of botanical and natural history illustration, uses watercolor to create a detailed and accurate representation of the object, making it a valuable historical record of woodworking tools. This piece demonstrates Parker's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of texture and light in her subjects, making it a visually appealing and informative artwork.