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The image is a composition of geometric shapes including square grids and lines enclosed in a larger square. A bold pink cross divides the larger square into four equal sections. Each section contains a smaller square with patterns resembling quilt blocks, including a checkerboard, swirling motifs, and a plaid pattern. These designs are reminiscent of fabric patterns.
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The image is a composition of geometric shapes including square grids and lines enclosed in a larger square. A bold pink cross divides the larger square into four equal sections. Each section contains a smaller square with patterns resembling quilt blocks, including a checkerboard, swirling motifs, and a plaid pattern. These designs are reminiscent of fabric patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Autographed Quilt

Margaret Linsley

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.6 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.318
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Germantown
  • American
  • pieced

NGA object ID 12527. 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.