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This is a photograph of an embroidered textile. The textile features a symmetrical arrangement of embroidered floral patterns in red and green colors. The design includes circular motifs composed of stylized flowers and leaves. The central part of the textile is dominated by concentric floral circles. The outer sections are decorated with individual floral clusters and ornate leafy scrolls. The background is a light fabric that makes the colors of the embroidery stand out. The texture of the fabric and the embroidery stitches are visible. The craftsmanship suggests a traditional textile art form.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bedspread
Irene Schaefer
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall: 22.4 x 29.3 cm (8 13/16 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 108" wide; 84" long
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.429
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
- appliqué
- quilted
NGA object ID 12638. 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.