Bed Hanging

c. 1936

Phyllis Dorr

Associated Names
Phyllis Dorr

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an embroidered design featuring large blue flowers and curving stems. The flowers are complemented by decorative leaves. The color palette consists of varying shades of blue with light gray elements on a beige or cream background. The largest stem emerges from the bottom center of the image, branching outwards to support the flowers, with additional leaves interspersed, creating a symmetrical pattern that spans across the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.3 x 28.9 cm (9 3/16 x 11 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.110

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619536

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