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The image shows a detailed star pattern made up of small triangles in a kaleidoscopic arrangement. Surrounding the star are floral motifs and stylized plant and leaf patterns. An ornate border with floral and vine elements decorates the outer edges of the design.
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The image shows a detailed star pattern made up of small triangles in a kaleidoscopic arrangement. Surrounding the star are floral motifs and stylized plant and leaf patterns. An ornate border with floral and vine elements decorates the outer edges of the design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique and Patchwork Coverlet - Star of Bethelehem

George Loughridge

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
sheet: 28.4 × 23 cm (11 3/16 × 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 85" long; 86" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2873
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • needlework

NGA object ID 15082. 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.