Rolling Pin

c. 1940

At first glance, it looks like a tool for baking, but Edward L. Loper has turned a rolling pin into a subject of artistic study. Created around 1940, this design highlights the intricate carved swirls on the wooden cylinder, with a delicate pencil sketch below decoding the repeating pattern. Loper, a prominent African American artist and teacher, had a keen eye for documenting folk art and functional objects, preserving the beauty of everyday craftsmanship.

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