Patchwork Quilt

c. 1936

Irene Schaefer

Associated Names
Irene Schaefer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a quilt design. The design features a repeating pattern of star shapes with red, brown, and beige colors, set on a light background. Each star consists of smaller diamonds arranged to form the overall star shape. The areas between the stars display a bold, red zigzag pattern. Surrounding the main section of the quilt is a border with intricate designs of white leaves on a textured background, and a yellow edging.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 22.8 cm (11 5/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 104" wide; 106" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.425

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574918

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