Appliqued Quilt

1935/1942

Dorothee L. Bates

Associated Names
Dorothee L. Bates

Artist, American, 1881 - 1955

The image shows a patchwork quilt with embroidered squares in various designs. The quilt features a variety of embroidered panels with colorful borders. Each panel showcases unique motifs such as birds, flowers, nature scenes, a girl with a red cloak alongside a wolf or large dog, and a deer and rabbit in a forest setting. Other panels display floral patterns, exotic birds, farm animals, and nature-inspired elements. The quilt presents a rich tapestry of color and texture, with each square offering a glimpse into different themes or narratives through its detailed embroidery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 64.8 x 53.6 cm (25 1/2 x 21 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" long; 60" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2746


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Dorothy Bates

Wikidata ID

Q64541278

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