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The image shows a fabric square with three distinct patterned sections: a dense diagonal crosshatch pattern on the left, an ornate floral design in the center, and a leafy vine pattern at the bottom. The color palette consists of muted browns and grays, giving the fabric a vintage, neutral look. The fabric occupies most of the space in the image, with a plain, light surface in the background.
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The image shows a fabric square with three distinct patterned sections: a dense diagonal crosshatch pattern on the left, an ornate floral design in the center, and a leafy vine pattern at the bottom. The color palette consists of muted browns and grays, giving the fabric a vintage, neutral look. The fabric occupies most of the space in the image, with a plain, light surface in the background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

A. Zimet

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 43.9 x 52.1 cm (17 5/16 x 20 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2780
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Islip
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lower right in watercolor: ZIMET

NGA object ID 14989. 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.