Quilt - Applique Patterns with Border

c. 1936

Lily Capson

Associated Names
Lily Capson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a quilt with a repeating star pattern. The quilt features a cream background with six star motifs arranged symmetrically across its surface. Each star consists of a central yellow diamond surrounded by layers of orange, red, and green points. The edge of the quilt has a pattern of green that frames the entire piece. One corner of the quilt is turned down, revealing a mirrored section of the star pattern underneath, as well as a note in handwriting at the top that says "TOP." The quilt's overall composition emphasizes traditional craftsmanship and design symmetry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.4 x 39.5 cm (19 1/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2576


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64593223

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