Resist Fabric

c. 1939

Milton Bevier

Associated Names
Milton Bevier

Artist, American, 1890 - 1959

This is a photograph of a textile with a floral pattern. The textile features a repeating design of light-colored floral and foliage motifs set against a dark blue background. The flower and leaf shapes are intricately detailed, forming a harmonious pattern covering the entire fabric. The texture indicates a woven structure, and the fabric ends with small fringes. The overall effect is delicate and rich, showcasing the beauty of fine textile work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.8 x 36 cm (18 1/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 68" long; 14" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.785


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: M.R. BEVIER

Wikidata ID

Q64615156

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