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The image displays a piece of fabric with intricate floral embroidery. The largest objects are ornate flowers embroidered in shades of red, pink, and blue. The color palette includes cream, olive green, and dark blue tones, along with brighter reds and pinks. A cluster of flowers is central, with the largest flower on the left and additional blossoms and buds extending to the right. Incomplete floral shapes and leaf patterns are seen at the bottom center of the fabric.
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The image displays a piece of fabric with intricate floral embroidery. The largest objects are ornate flowers embroidered in shades of red, pink, and blue. The color palette includes cream, olive green, and dark blue tones, along with brighter reds and pinks. A cluster of flowers is central, with the largest flower on the left and additional blossoms and buds extending to the right. Incomplete floral shapes and leaf patterns are seen at the bottom center of the fabric.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread (Detail)

Mildred E. Bent

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 54.8 x 43.2 cm (21 9/16 x 17 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2515
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • embroidered

NGA object ID 14724. 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.