Edith Olney

American, active c. 1935

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This is a painting of two decorative ribbons. The left ribbon features intricate designs with an oval portrait of a figure surrounded by an ornate border, nestled within a green laurel wreath. Above the portrait is an eagle, and the text "Richmond 1865" is displayed prominently. Below, text reading "General U. S. Grant" is placed along with red and blue decorations resembling flags or shields. The right ribbon has a similar layout, featuring primarily text and decorative symbols with an eagle at the top and an indistinct wreath in the middle. The bottom of both ribbons is adorned with elements reminiscent of patriotic motifs. This painting displays elements typical of commemorative or celebratory ribbons from 1865.
Edith Olney, Silk Badge Panel - Woven, c. 1940, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8747

Silk Badge Panel - Woven

Edith Olney · c. 1940 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8747
The image shows concentric circles with a small circle at the center surrounded by looping patterns resembling chain links. Surrounding this are larger rings with blue and golden geometric patterns. The outermost ring has a wider golden band, creating a layered design.
Edith Olney, Plate, c. 1940, watercolor, graphite, heightening, pen and ink, and gold paint on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7212

Plate

Edith Olney · c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, heightening, pen and ink, and gold paint on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7212
The image shows a wooden armchair with upholstered cream-colored cushions positioned near the top. Below the chair, there is a rectangular piece of embroidered fabric featuring a geometric pattern with circular elements and decorative motifs in colors like red and blue. The objects are set against an off-white background. The wooden armchair sits prominently in the upper central part of the image, while the embroidered fabric is directly below it in the lower part of the composition.
Edith Olney, Chair and Tapestry, 1940, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4326

Chair and Tapestry

Edith Olney · 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4326
The image shows a square made up of a grid of fine lines, creating a textured appearance. The pattern resembles woven fabric or a tightly knit mesh. The lines interweave to form a cohesive square pattern.
Edith Olney, Linen Luncheon Set, c. 1940, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.552

Linen Luncheon Set

Edith Olney · c. 1940 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.552
This drawing shows a circular plate or bowl seen from above. The design on the plate displays concentric circles filled with intricate repeated patterns, lines, and dots. At the center is a circular pattern resembling a blooming flower with radiating petals, surrounded by layers of geometrical patterns and abstract shapes. The color of the plate is the same off-white as the paper around it.
Edith Olney, Dinner Plate, c. 1940, graphite and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8023

Dinner Plate

Edith Olney · c. 1940 · graphite and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8023