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Embroidered sleeve

c. 1938

Frank Nelson

Associated Names

Frank Nelson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large off-white fabric item with embroidered floral patterns. The color palette includes various shades of white and beige. The fabric is positioned horizontally across the image. The top left corner is gathered slightly while the right side tapers, revealing the embroidered design. In the bottom right corner, the name "Frank J. Nelson" is signed in black.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 50.2 cm (14 x 19 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2535

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Frank J. Nelson

Wikidata ID

Q64570318

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