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This is a drawing of various floral designs. The image features five distinct elements: a vertical strip on the left showcasing a floral and leafy border; a motif of a vase with an elaborate arrangement of colorful flowers; an intricate spray of alternating blue and white flowers; a separate leaf design with shading in greens and blues; and a bough with pink flowers accompanied by a small bird.
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This is a drawing of various floral designs. The image features five distinct elements: a vertical strip on the left showcasing a floral and leafy border; a motif of a vase with an elaborate arrangement of colorful flowers; an intricate spray of alternating blue and white flowers; a separate leaf design with shading in greens and blues; and a bough with pink flowers accompanied by a small bird.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread (Details)

Mary Berner

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.7 x 29.2 cm (8 15/16 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 87" long; 72" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.181
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • embroidered
Inscription

lower right in graphite: MARY BERNER.

NGA object ID 12390. 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.