Patchwork or Pieced Quilt

c. 1937

Elbert S. Mowery

Associated Names
Elbert S. Mowery

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a quilt design. The image displays a geometric composition composed of parallel strips and an intricate corner pattern on a quilt. The quilt design features alternating strips of a cream thread pattern with a leaf motif, and a series of bright, intricately detailed thin strips with a repetitive diamond motif in pink, blue, and cream. The top-right corner displays a square pattern, suggesting quilting details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.2 x 45.7 cm (14 5/8 x 18 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" long; 62" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.361

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Elbert S. Mowery

Wikidata ID

Q64558071

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