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The image displays an intricate embroidery design on a light, translucent fabric. The design features large floral motifs, including stylized flowers and leafy elements in shades of blue, yellow, red, green, and white. Positioned centrally, a floral stem with multiple branches extends outward towards the corners, while a decorative leaf design with intricate stitching runs along the bottom edge.
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The image displays an intricate embroidery design on a light, translucent fabric. The design features large floral motifs, including stylized flowers and leafy elements in shades of blue, yellow, red, green, and white. Positioned centrally, a floral stem with multiple branches extends outward towards the corners, while a decorative leaf design with intricate stitching runs along the bottom edge.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread Detail

Mildred E. Bent

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 52.9 x 39.5 cm (20 13/16 x 15 9/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2893
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 15102. 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.