Swift
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Swift

TitleSwift
ArtistWoodworker unknown (American, Shaker, active 19th century)
Date1840–50 19th century
MediumMaple, birch, iron, and cotton twine
Classificationwood
OriginEnfield
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineJuli and David Grainger Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Swift” is a work by Woodworker unknown (American, Shaker, active 19th century), dated 1840–50. It is executed in maple, birch, iron, and cotton twine and classified as wood. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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