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This is an image of border designs. The image contains three vertical border designs on a neutral background. The left design features a repetitive geometric pattern of diamonds and floral shapes. The central design has wavy vine-like structures with curved lines and leaves. The right design consists of dots and stylized floral elements arranged vertically. At the bottom, the words "BORDER DESIGNS" are printed in bold, decorative lettering.
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This is an image of border designs. The image contains three vertical border designs on a neutral background. The left design features a repetitive geometric pattern of diamonds and floral shapes. The central design has wavy vine-like structures with curved lines and leaves. The right design consists of dots and stylized floral elements arranged vertically. At the bottom, the words "BORDER DESIGNS" are printed in bold, decorative lettering.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Border Designs from Proposed Portfolio "Maine Wall Stencils"

Mildred E. Bent

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 45.6 x 35.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.18113
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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lower center in watercolor: BORDER DESIGNS

NGA object ID 76589. 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.