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This is a drawing of a floral embroidery pattern. The image features a rectangular strip with an embroidered design of pink roses surrounded by green leaves and stems. The pattern is enclosed by a blue sawtooth border. The drawing is centered on the page, emphasizing the details of the embroidery design. The overall appearance suggests a delicate and symmetrical arrangement, typical of traditional embroidery designs.
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This is a drawing of a floral embroidery pattern. The image features a rectangular strip with an embroidered design of pink roses surrounded by green leaves and stems. The pattern is enclosed by a blue sawtooth border. The drawing is centered on the page, emphasizing the details of the embroidery design. The overall appearance suggests a delicate and symmetrical arrangement, typical of traditional embroidery designs.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beadwork Book Marker

Edith Miller

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.9 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" high; 1 3/4" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.149
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Connecticut
  • American
  • needlework
Inscription

lower right in graphite: E. MILLER

NGA object ID 12358. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.