Carmel Wilson

Becht, Marguerite Carmel
Wilson, Marguerite Carmel

American, 1893 - 1977

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This is a painting of an abstract design with text and patterns. The image features a grid-like arrangement composed of small, densely packed brush strokes. The central area contains various lines of text in blocky font, intersected with ornamental patterns in different sections using red, green, and purple hues. The background is a plain light color.
Carmel Wilson, Coverlet, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.696

Coverlet

Carmel Wilson · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.696

This is a painting of a woven textile design with birds and floral patterns. It features intricate weaving with vibrant colors such as red, green, and purple in a symmetrical design. The upper part shows two stylized birds surrounded by floral motifs and vines, with a text "THIS BELONGS TO ME JOHN GERHOLT 1841" below them. The lower section displays geometric and floral patterns bordered by colorful fringes. It is set against a neutral background, showcasing the craftsmanship of the design. This is in the style of American folk art and reflects traditional early American textile craft.
Carmel Wilson, Woven Coverlet, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2617

Woven Coverlet

Carmel Wilson · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2617

This is a painting of a patchwork quilt design. The artwork depicts a hexagonal quilt pattern with various pieces of fabric sewn together to create a central flower-like motif that radiates outward. The fabric displays different patterns and colors such as pastel pinks, deep blues, rich browns, and creamy whites, intermingled with floral and geometric prints. The outer border consists of a densely patterned fabric featuring vibrant floral designs in red, green, blue, and yellow. The design suggests a focus on traditional craftsmanship and is in the style of a detailed textile illustration.
Cora Parker, Carmel Wilson, Quilt, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.353

Quilt

Cora Parker, Carmel Wilson · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.353

The image depicts a piece of tapestry or textile art. It features a large, central floral motif surrounded by intricate foliage and ornate patterns. The background is deep red and brown, with an earthy color palette including reds, browns, black, hints of green, and touches of pink and cream in the floral design. The tapestry is positioned centrally in the image with fringed edges visible at the top, and its pattern unfurls symmetrically from the center outward.
Carmel Wilson, Embroidered Stool Cover, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2501

Embroidered Stool Cover

Carmel Wilson · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2501

The image displays a woman standing upright. She faces forward with her hands resting upon her full skirt. She has soft, rosy cheeks, small, pursed lips, and brown hair styled in curls under a light blue bonnet tied with a green ribbon. She wears a long-sleeved dress with a pink and white plaid pattern, ruffles, and lace details. She holds a white lace handkerchief in her left hand. Her feet are in black shoes with white stockings. The background is plain and neutral.
Carmel Wilson, Doll, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16660

Doll

Carmel Wilson · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16660

The image features a small, circular shape surrounded by an abstract outline resembling a seal. The shape is reminiscent of a wax seal with a raised edge and what looks like embossed text within. The composition is minimal, with the central shape on a blank, rectangular background, drawing focus to the seal-like structure.
Carmel Wilson, Trademark for Flagon, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13828

Trademark for Flagon

Carmel Wilson · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13828

This is a painting of a decorative metal object resembling a bird and a separate, similarly styled element. It depicts a metallic sculpture of a bird perched on an elaborately designed metallic structure that resembles a key or a lock mechanism. The bird and the metallic structure are adorned with bright red, textured, circular elements. Below the bird structure, a separate, inverted, metallic design featuring a red element is placed, resembling a stylized aquatic creature or another bird. The background is plain, emphasizing the details and craftsmanship of the metallic objects. It is in the style of John Flaxman.
Cora Parker, Carmel Wilson, Sewing Bird, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13520

Sewing Bird

Cora Parker, Carmel Wilson · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13520

The image shows a decorative pouch with a floral and bird design in vibrant colors such as blues, greens, reds, and pinks. The pouch is placed against a light-colored background with a ruffled pink edge at the top and floral patterns at the bottom.
Carmel Wilson, Beaded Silk Bag, c. 1938, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2146

Beaded Silk Bag

Carmel Wilson · c. 1938 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2146

The image displays geometric shapes, including hexagons and triangles, arranged in a pattern. It combines shapes with colors and patterns. The repeated use of hexagons and triangles creates a patchwork design.
Carmel Wilson, Silk Couch Cover, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.347

Silk Couch Cover

Carmel Wilson · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.347

The image shows two vintage metal objects resembling scissors. The top one is a large, rusted scissor-like tool with a sharp, pointed end, while the bottom one is a snuffer-like tool with curled handles resting on a decorative tray. The color palette includes muted tones of rust, gray, and brown against a light beige background. The scissor-like tool is positioned near the top center of the image, while the tray is situated closer to the bottom, almost horizontally across the composition.
Carmel Wilson, Pewter Tray and Snuffers, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9127

Pewter Tray and Snuffers

Carmel Wilson · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9127