Coverlet

c. 1940

Sarah F. Williams

Associated Names
Sarah F. Williams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a textile with intricate patterns and fringe. The textile appears to be a woven piece with a checkered pattern using alternating geometric designs in red and white. The red patterns create floral and grid-like motifs, while the white portions serve as a contrasting background. Along one edge of the textile, there is a decorative fringe with a zigzag cut interspersed with hanging red tassels.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 27.9 cm (13 15/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.648

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frances Garrett

Wikidata ID

Q64630536

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