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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Patchwork Quilt Pattern

1935/1942

T. Joyce

Associated Names

T. Joyce

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a geometric pattern with a central eight-pointed star in purple, encircled by blue and green rings. Surrounding this are red abstract shapes resembling flowers or leaves pointing outward. The background is divided into squares filled with diagonal grey lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 42.8 x 37.9 cm (16 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.379

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: T. Joyce.

Wikidata ID

Q64633007

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