Edith Miller

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a large metallic object resembling an industrial tool. It has a long handle extending from a box-like structure. The color palette includes various shades of brown, set against a light background. The handle extends to the lower left of the image, while the box is positioned to the right, with visible riveted details.
Edith Miller, Hot Coal Carrier, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9879

Hot Coal Carrier

Edith Miller · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9879
There is a ceramic pot with two handles on either side and a round opening at the top. The pot is decorated with a painted image of a deer standing amidst foliage in dark blue. The general color palette includes beige, brown, and dark blue. The pot is at the center, with handles extending to the sides and the painted design facing forward. An inscription reads "FORT EDWARD POTTERY CO."
Edith Miller, Crock, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7414

Crock

Edith Miller · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7414
This is a drawing of a dress design. The drawing portrays a detailed back view of a flowing long dress with long sleeves. The dress features an intricate lace-like decoration sculpted into the back yoke leading up into a high collar, which extends down to form an ornamental pattern along the shoulder line. The main body of the dress falls in subtle pleats with buttons running down the center of the back. The sleeves end in fitted cuffs that mirror the decorative style seen in the shoulder region. The overall style of the dress suggests elegance and careful attention to detail in fashion design.
Edith Miller, Woman's Nightgown, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1225

Woman's Nightgown

Edith Miller · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1225
The image shows a long, narrow piece of lace fabric with an intricate floral pattern. The lace is predominantly white with subtle shadows creating depth and texture. Positioned centrally, the lace features recurring floral motifs with leaves and flowers that climb upward. The background around the lace is a solid, off-white color which contrasts with the lacework. The lace appears to be draped or laid against a flat surface.
Edith Miller, Lace Detail, c. 1938, graphite and watercolor on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.501

Lace Detail

Edith Miller · c. 1938 · graphite and watercolor on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.501
The image shows a tall, cylindrical lantern with a pleated body made from a paper or fabric-like material. It is framed at the top and bottom by metallic rings. The color palette is mainly muted tones of gray and off-white. The lantern is placed centrally on a beige background, with its round handle visible at the top.
Edith Miller, Lantern, 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12279

Lantern

Edith Miller · 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12279
The image shows a brown coat against a light beige background. The coat has a collared neckline, long sleeves, and three front pockets. The surface of the coat has a textured pattern. The color palette is neutral with shades of brown and beige. The coat is centered within the frame, and the artist's signature is visible on the bottom right.
Edith Miller, Man's Sack Coat, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1674

Man's Sack Coat

Edith Miller · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1674
This is a drawing of an embroidered collar. The artwork features a design of floral embroidery on a delicate fabric, arranged in a semicircular form. The drawing depicts the detail and texture of the embroidery, showing visible stitches and patterns resembling leaves and flowers. The piece highlights the intricate craftsmanship of the embroidery, allowing viewers to appreciate the design's intricacy and pattern distribution along the collar's curvature.
Edith Miller, Embroidered Linen Collar, c. 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.135

Embroidered Linen Collar

Edith Miller · c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.135
The image shows a large, brown pitcher with carved designs of animals and trees covering its surface in various shades of brown and beige. The pitcher is positioned in the center with the handle to the right.
Edith Miller, Pitcher w/ Hound Handle, probably 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7401

Pitcher w/ Hound Handle

Edith Miller · probably 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7401
This is a drawing of a decorative lace collar. The collar is U-shaped with a delicate pattern crafted in light blue and white, showcasing floral and geometric motifs along its length. The edges are scalloped.
Edith Miller, Embroidered Linen Collar, c. 1937, gouache and watercolor on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.155

Embroidered Linen Collar

Edith Miller · c. 1937 · gouache and watercolor on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.155
The image shows a tall, wooden, triangular-crowned clock with two finials at the top and a circular clock face with Roman numerals. Below the clock face is a rectangular panel with an intricate, monochromatic design featuring a crowned lion and floral elements. The color palette consists mainly of brown tones for the wood, with white and black used on the clock face and design panel. The clock is centered on a plain, beige background.
Edith Miller, Clock, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4805

Clock

Edith Miller · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4805