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Hand Needlework

c. 1938

Frank J. Mace

Associated Names

Frank J. Mace

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a square textile design. The artwork features a central motif on a red background with colorful patterns including green, blue, and pink. The composition includes abstract forms resembling birds, foliage, flowers, and a landscape. The textile has a pink fringe border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 39.4 x 35.6 cm (15 1/2 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" long
Accession Number

1943.8.52

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frank J. Mace

Wikidata ID

Q64569996

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