Tyler Coverlet

c. 1941

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names
Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a woven textile design. The image displays a piece of fabric featuring intricate patterns and motifs woven into it. The fabric is predominantly red with light-colored woven patterns. The upper left corner has a floral design with symmetrical arrangements, and the upper right features a large intricate scrolling motif. In the lower right corner, there is an American emblem with an eagle, a shield, and stars, with "E Pluribus Unum" written across a banner held by the eagle. Below this emblem, the text "CALISTA C. JAMES JEFFERSON CO. N.Y." and the year "1853" are visible. The intricate detailing and careful arrangement of patterns reflect traditional textile design techniques, emphasizing both aesthetics and craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 67.7 x 54.8 cm (26 5/8 x 21 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2790


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 187, no. 369.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Arthur Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536600

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