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Embroidered Cuff

c. 1937

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names

Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image shows an embroidered or lace fabric with floral patterns against a plain background. The color palette consists of various shades of gray. The fabric is positioned slightly off-center to the right, viewed from an elevated angle that highlights the details. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature "Erwin Schwabe."

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 31.8 cm (11 x 12 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.136

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Erwin Schwabe

Wikidata ID

Q64559873

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