Armadio tedesco della Pennsylvania 2
c. 1936
Elmer G. Anderson didn't just paint this blue Pennsylvania German chest; he documented it like a scientist. You can see the name 'Maria 1823 Kraus' proudly displayed, likely the original owner of this dower chest. The technical diagram at the bottom reveals this is a scale drawing—one-fourth actual size—showing Anderson's dedication to preserving folk art history with mathematical precision. It’s a fascinating blend of art and archive from the 1930s, capturing the faded beauty of early American craftsmanship.