Helen Balfour

American, 1918 - 2003

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This is a photograph of a woven textile piece. The textile features a symmetrical and intricately designed pattern in red and gray tones. Several sections display floral motifs. The textile is bordered with fringes on the right side. The bottom portion displays the text "SRAYCH I'd GILEAD LUCY TOWN" and the year "1841." The design combines geometric patterns with organic floral designs.
Helen Balfour, Coverlet, c. 1940, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2786

Coverlet

Helen Balfour · c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2786

The image shows an intricate lace pattern with floral and leaf motifs. The lace has a dark, monochromatic texture against a light background, creating a striking effect. The lace fills the majority of the frame, with floral designs on the upper and left side, and circular patterns on the right and bottom edges.
Helen Balfour, Black Lace, c. 1940, pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2776

Black Lace

Helen Balfour · c. 1940 · pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2776