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Hand Woven Coverlet

c. 1939

M. Louise Kent

Associated Names

M. Louise Kent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative textile design with floral and geometric patterns. The design features a symmetrical layout of blue and red floral motifs. The flowers have large petals and detailed centers. The bottom section includes text that reads "MADE BY J4 WIRICK IN ST. PARIS CHAMPAIGN CO. OHIO 1850 FOR CATHERINE KINDIG."

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.5 x 33.5 cm (15 15/16 x 13 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 36" wide; 81" long
Accession Number

1943.8.698

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: HAND WOVEN COVERLET / Kans TE 4 (a) b / M. Louise Kent

Wikidata ID

Q64594439

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