Woven Coverlet

c. 1939

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

This is a painting of an intricately designed red and white floral pattern set within a rectangular format. The central portion features an ornate flower motif surrounded by detailed foliage. The borders include vertical panels with leaf patterns and diamond shapes, and the bottom section has a fringe detail. In the bottom left corner, the text reads "MEHELL ALPAUGH OCT 1838," and the word "UNION" is repeated on either side within the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.9 x 45.7 cm (24 x 18 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 79" wide; 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2625

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Edith Magnette

Wikidata ID

Q64556473

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