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Embroidered Cotton Blanket

c. 1939

Jenny Almgren

Associated Names

Jenny Almgren

Artist, American, 1881 - 1962

This image depicts a piece of embroidered fabric with intricate floral and botanical patterns. The fabric is light brown or tan with embroidery in vibrant red, blue, and green hues. The design features stylized flowers, leaves, and an oval medallion with decorative motifs and trees. The composition shows symmetrical arrangements typical of traditional embroidery styles.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 56.3 x 54.2 cm (22 3/16 x 21 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2741

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jenny Almgren.

Wikidata ID

Q64581628

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