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The image displays a square quilt with a grid of 16 identical blocks, each featuring a floral motif framed by triangles. The quilt's border consists of solid bands of color, primarily blue and orange. It is positioned centrally, viewed from above, with each block aligned in rows and columns, creating a symmetrical pattern.

Index of American Design1943.8.427

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Irene Schaefer

1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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This is a photograph of an embroidered textile. The textile features a symmetrical arrangement of embroidered floral patterns in red and green colors. The design includes circular motifs composed of stylized flowers and leaves. The central part of the textile is dominated by concentric floral circles. The outer sections are decorated with individual floral clusters and ornate leafy scrolls. The background is a light fabric that makes the colors of the embroidery stand out. The texture of the fabric and the embroidery stitches are visible. The craftsmanship suggests a traditional textile art form.

Index of American Design1943.8.429

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Irene Schaefer

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows an intricate pattern created by repeated geometric shapes, including circles intersected by lines. The design uses red, blue, and orange hues to build a lattice-like structure. The pattern includes shapes resembling flower petals or star-like emblems, creating a repetitive rhythm. Two sides are framed with larger motifs containing four-petal forms, similar to decorative medallions with a quilt-like effect.

Index of American Design1943.8.435

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Irene Schaefer

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a folded quilt with a pattern of blue and white geometric designs that resemble circles and stars. The color palette consists primarily of deep blue and cream white. The quilt is positioned centrally against a plain, light background. Below the quilt, on the background, there is handwritten text that reads "size 77 by 66" and "Mary Brown."

Index of American Design1943.8.437

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Mary Berner

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image depicts a textile piece with a quilted pattern. The central diamond shape showcases a floral design with pink roses and green leaves. The surrounding sections are deep brown with white quilted stitching in a repetitive pattern. Horizontal floral borders with brown, pink, and green shades run along the bottom. The quilted fabric is set against a plain neutral background.

Index of American Design1943.8.442

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Mae A. Clarke, and Sylvia Dezon

c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows an arrangement of geometric shapes such as circles, squares, and interwoven lines, creating a symmetrical pattern. The abstract design uses a grid of red circles and squares.

Index of American Design1943.8.761

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Eldon Allen

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This is a drawing of a peacock surrounded by foliage and fruits. The peacock is stylized and detailed, integrated with the surrounding elements. The artwork is rendered in blue shades on a tan background, giving it an antique appearance.

Index of American Design1943.8.824

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Henry Meyers

c. 1936 · colored pencil and watercolor on paper

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The image shows a textile with a pattern of clover shapes inside circular wreath designs. The predominant colors are red, green, and orange on a pale background. There are three rows of circular motifs, each containing three clover designs. The textile is bordered by a diagonal stripe pattern in matching colors along the left and bottom edges.

Index of American Design1943.8.893

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Mary Berner

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This is a painting of a floral border design. The image depicts a decorative pattern with stylized floral motifs in shades of blue against a cream or light-colored background. The design consists of various flowers and leaves, arranged in a flowing pattern with curved stems connecting them. Each flower design varies slightly in shape and size, contributing to an overall sense of rhythm and movement across the textile border. The intricacy of the line work and the balance in the composition reflects a style reminiscent of traditional fabric or wallpaper patterns.

Index of American Design1943.8.2524

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Phyllis Dorr

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a light-colored square fabric with an intricate floral and bird pattern embroidered across its surface. The color palette is predominantly soft beige tones with subtle hints of darker and lighter shades creating the detailed designs. The embroidery features floral patterns and birds arranged symmetrically, with the largest flowers near the center and smaller ones interspersed throughout. The fabric is bordered with a repeating floral pattern that frames the design. Overall, the embroidery is evenly distributed across the fabric, creating a harmonious and balanced visual effect.

Index of American Design1943.8.2536

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American 20th Century

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image displays a textile with embroidered patterns. Three birds surrounded by floral motifs are the main focus. The color scheme is primarily gray and off-white. The textile fills most of the image, with the birds and floral designs symmetrically arranged across it.

Index of American Design1943.8.2537

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Bessie Forman

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a painting of a textile design. The artwork features a section of fabric adorned with various colorful embroidered motifs arranged on a pale background. These motifs include stylized trees, blooming flowers, and birds, depicted in a vivid palette of reds, greens, blues, and yellows. The main composition is divided into two segments: a top section with evenly spaced decorative elements and a lower part with a more densely packed array of floral and animal designs.

Index of American Design1943.8.2538

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Suzanne Roy

c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This is a painting of a quilt with intricate patterns and labels on each patch. The artwork showcases a square quilt divided into multiple sections, each containing a distinct geometric pattern primarily comprised of squares and crosses. The sections are rich in color, predominantly featuring red, blue, brown, and white hues. Many of these patterns have small detailed decorations, possibly floral or abstract designs. In the center and on the edges of each square, there are rectangular labels with names and dates, such as "Sarah Peters, 1879" and "Louise Slater, 1889." The quilt is bordered with red sashing that contains its own decorations. In one corner, there is a representation of a simple floral motif. The painting utilizes a realistic style, with careful attention to the texture of the fabric and fine details of the patterns. This is in the style of folk art.

Index of American Design1943.8.2577

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Jenny Almgren

c. 1938 · watercolor, opaque watercolor, and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a quilt design featuring four circular floral patterns and draped ribbon motifs. The quilt pattern consists of four large, floral-like circular motifs arranged in a grid. Each circular motif is composed of alternating red and green pointed shapes with inner red lace-like details forming the petals of the floral design. The background is filled with intricate, swirling quilt-like stitching patterns, providing a textured appearance. Along two edges, there are decorative ribbons that curve gracefully, alternating between red and green, with bow-tie embellishments. The overall design is symmetrical and detailed, showcasing a combination of geometric precision and decorative artistry.

Index of American Design1943.8.2585

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Catherine Fowler

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a grid filled with various colorful motifs. The composition features a neatly arranged grid of small squares, each containing a different motif, such as flowers, animals, and other decorative elements, all rendered in bright and vivid colors. The top center of the grid prominently displays the year "1853" and the center includes the text "W. N. For Ann." The meticulous detail and decorative style convey a sense of meticulous craftsmanship and artistic creativity, reminiscent of folk or traditional art often seen in embroidered samplers. The entire grid stands out against a plain, light background, bringing attention to the vibrant designs within each square.

Index of American Design1943.8.2588

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Catherine Fowler

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a pattern of geometric shapes such as diamonds, triangles, and leaf-like figures arranged in a structured layout. The design features a green and pink color scheme, with each diamond transitioning into a red and green motif. The pattern resembles a quilt with its intricate stitching and fabric-like layers, enhanced by scalloped edges and alternating colors along the border.

Index of American Design1943.8.2590

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Catherine Fowler

c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

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The image displays a large fabric with intricate blue patterns on a cream-colored background. The design features symmetrical patterns with birds, flowers, and decorative motifs. The fabric has a fringe at the bottom.

Index of American Design1943.8.2627

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Charlotte Winter

c. 1940 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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A large, rectangular piece of embroidered fabric is shown, featuring intricate floral patterns and designs in soft pastel colors. The fabric has a light beige background and symmetrical arrangements of botanical motifs, smaller floral patterns, and delicate scalloped edges.

Index of American Design1943.8.2660

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Arlene Perkins

c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows an intricately patterned embroidered textile. It features a large square centerpiece with floral motifs set within a basket, surrounded by a border of repeating designs. The text at the top reads "Annes Church 1819." The color palette includes muted tones of beige and grayish-brown. The fabric is displayed symmetrically, with its sides extending horizontally and folds adding depth to the bottom section.

Index of American Design1943.8.2739

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Charlotte Winter

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a quilted textile piece. The textile is square with additional sections at the top and bottom. It features quilted patterns like concentric geometric shapes and floral motifs. The outer edges display intricate stitching. The piece has textured raised quilting with detailed shadowing.

Index of American Design1943.8.2777

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Henry Granet

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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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.

Index of American Design1943.8.2780

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A. Zimet

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a textile design. It features a rectangular fabric with a central circular motif surrounded by symmetrical, decorative patterns. The central element is composed of a circular arrangement of floral-like forms, encircled by a frilled border that repeats the floral pattern. Around this central design, there is a wider wavy border that mimics the undulating shapes of scalloped edges, also adorned with intricate repetitive patterns and motifs. The entire design is rendered in a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the detailed linework that gives the textile a three-dimensional texture and appearance.

Index of American Design1943.8.2781

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Sylvia Dezon

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image displays a richly embroidered textile with large floral patterns featuring orange and brown flowers surrounded by intricate green leaves and vines against a dark background. The initials "MB" and the year "1809" are at the top of the textile. The floral designs are symmetrically arranged throughout the piece, bordered by a scalloped edge enriched with greenery.

Index of American Design1943.8.2789

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Charlotte Winter

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a floral design pattern on a square cloth. The full description is as follows: The drawing features an intricate and symmetrical arrangement of floral motifs on a square cloth. The central pattern consists of a vertical symmetric vine with elaborate blossoms and leaves, surrounded by small, delicately drawn flowers. The perimeter of the fabric is bordered with a swirling design. The drawing suggests a focus on elegance and refinement, evoking the style of embroidery patterns or ornamental textiles. The faint pencil or ink provides a subtle contrast against the light background.

Index of American Design1943.8.2829

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Suzanne Roy and Arlene Perkins

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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