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This is a drawing of a decorative textile and pattern. The drawing depicts a rectangular piece of fabric with an intricate border made up of colorful geometric and floral designs. The main section of the fabric is a solid black area, giving prominence to the vibrant border in hues of red, green, blue, and pink. Below the fabric, there is a separate star-like design, echoing the colors and style of the border. The overall composition features a simple yet striking contrast between the black fabric and the colorful patterns.
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This is a drawing of a decorative textile and pattern. The drawing depicts a rectangular piece of fabric with an intricate border made up of colorful geometric and floral designs. The main section of the fabric is a solid black area, giving prominence to the vibrant border in hues of red, green, blue, and pink. Below the fabric, there is a separate star-like design, echoing the colors and style of the border. The overall composition features a simple yet striking contrast between the black fabric and the colorful patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Robe

Mary Berner

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 21.4 x 15.4 cm (8 7/16 x 6 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12080
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

center verso in graphite: Penobscot Tribe BEaded / Robe (cloth and silk) / Single Motive on robe / 27 x 36 / by Mary Berner

NGA object ID 24173. 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.