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.
Read the visual description

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.