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The image shows a section of fabric with an intricate embroidered design. The pattern features swirling red and green threads forming floral motifs with small red buds and leaves. The background has a linear texture for depth, and the edges have a zigzag pattern like traditional embroidered trims. This is a meticulous textile illustration.
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The image shows a section of fabric with an intricate embroidered design. The pattern features swirling red and green threads forming floral motifs with small red buds and leaves. The background has a linear texture for depth, and the edges have a zigzag pattern like traditional embroidered trims. This is a meticulous textile illustration.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Ruth Buker

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.7 x 26 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.307
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Missouri
  • American
  • appliqué
  • quilted
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lower right in watercolor: R. Buker

NGA object ID 12516. 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.