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Double Star Patchwork Quilt

c. 1939

Maud M. Holme

Associated Names

Maud M. Holme

Artist, American, born England, 1872 - unknown

The image shows a large star made up of triangular and diamond shapes in darker fabrics against a lighter background. Surrounding the star are various geometric shapes in a chevron pattern, using cream, blue, and brown tones. Textured lines within the shapes suggest quilting stitches.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.9 x 40.9 cm (20 1/16 x 16 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.352

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 118, no. 231.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MAUDE M. HOLME

Wikidata ID

Q64608586

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