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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Wool Tablecloth

c. 1938

Frank Maurer

Associated Names

Frank Maurer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular shape made of red and white checkered patterns in varying textures and hues. The arrangement resembles a patchwork quilt or woven fabric swatch, akin to a picnic blanket design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 41.2 cm (12 x 16 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" long
Accession Number

1943.8.760

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRANK MAURER

Wikidata ID

Q64570270

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