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.
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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

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