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Quilts - Pieced

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

A colorful quilt is draped over a wooden sofa. The quilt has large geometric patterns in red, yellow, blue, green, and white. The sofa has an intricate wooden frame and is positioned to the right. The quilt covers the sofa to the left, cascading downwards with its corners slightly touching the floor.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.5 x 33.4 cm (9 5/8 x 13 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.260

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534865

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