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This is a drawing of fabric design patterns. The drawing shows a large square textile piece on the left with an ornate border featuring floral motifs and intricate linework. On the right is a depiction of a clothing garment, possibly an apron, with decorative patterns along the hem. Below these is a separate, smaller drawing of another floral-like pattern. The artwork features soft, earthy hues and detailed lines, giving it a vintage and delicate appearance. The name "Lillian Causey" is inscribed, suggesting the artist or designer.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Apron
Lillian Causey
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 24.5 x 35 cm (9 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.1312
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
Inscription
lower right in graphite: Lillian Causey
NGA object ID 13521. 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.