Handwoven Tapestry Coverlet

c. 1938

Elmer Weise

Associated Names
Elmer Weise

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of patterned textile samples. The image shows two distinct pieces of woven fabric, featuring intricate designs in blue and beige. The larger sample features large floral motifs and ornate patterns that intertwine throughout the textile. It displays a patchwork of different sections, each with its unique design, such as blooming flowers, spirals, and more abstract forms. The smaller piece situated above shows a more symmetrical pattern with a tighter design, incorporating circular and botanical elements. Both textiles showcase detailed craftsmanship and emphasize texture and pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 59.8 x 48.5 cm (23 9/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 78" wide; 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2621


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: ELMER WEISE

Wikidata ID

Q64559229

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