Embroidered Table Scarf

c. 1941

Mabel S. Kelton

Associated Names
Mabel S. Kelton

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a textile fragment with an ornate, pointed pattern. The design is primarily composed of two large ornamental shapes. The left shape has a pink and red floral motif on a golden brown background, while the right shape has a faded design with blue and peach elements. The color palette includes shades of brown, pink, red, blue, peach, and cream. The textile piece is centered on the canvas with fringed edges at the bottom, and it appears to be placed on a neutral, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.8 x 45.6 cm (23 15/16 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2511


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Mabel S. Kelton / Assisted by / Carmel Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q64594555

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