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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Crewel Wreath

c. 1941

Genevieve Jordan

Associated Names

Genevieve Jordan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a circular wreath composed of various flowers in vibrant colors such as red, yellow, and pink, set against a dark background. The flowers are arranged in a circular pattern with stems, leaves, and smaller blooms interwoven around the edges, with larger flowers positioned towards the center.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.9 x 38.1 cm (20 1/16 x 15 in.)
Original IAD Object: 20" high; 20" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.213

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: G. Jordan

Wikidata ID

Q64571047

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