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John E. McGuire, Quatrefoil Lidded Shaker Cat Head Basket with Handle, 1992, black ash and white oak, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.46A-B
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The utilitarian crafts of the Shakers have inspired many modern and contemporary designers. Viewing decoration as a form of hubris, the Shakers put their "hands to work, hearts to God," approaching craftsmanship as a form of worship. This Shaker-style basket by John McGuire is a perfect example of beauty derived from unadorned functional form.
Connections: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery, 2019
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Quatrefoil Lidded Shaker Cat Head Basket with Handle
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- 1992
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12 x 11 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (30.4 x 28.2 x 25.0 cm)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole
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- black ash and white oak
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2011.47.46A-B
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