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The image displays a repeating pattern of large floral designs in red and yellow colors with green leaves on a beige background. The flowers are arranged in alternating rows with connecting stems. The color palette predominantly includes red, green, and yellow against a beige surface. The design features symmetrical and organized positioning of flowers and leaves, covering the entire image.
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The image displays a repeating pattern of large floral designs in red and yellow colors with green leaves on a beige background. The flowers are arranged in alternating rows with connecting stems. The color palette predominantly includes red, green, and yellow against a beige surface. The design features symmetrical and organized positioning of flowers and leaves, covering the entire image.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt - "King David's Crown"

Elbert S. Mowery

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 39.5 x 49.4 cm (15 9/16 x 19 7/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2563
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Madison County
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Elbert S. Mowery

NGA object ID 14772. 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.