Textile: Technique Demonstration

1935/1942

Della Button

Associated Names
Della Button

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of six fabric pattern designs with fabric swatches attached. The drawing consists of six separate sections arranged in two columns, each depicting different geometric or floral patterns. Each section has a small fabric swatch attached to it on the side, showing the actual fabric that corresponds to the drawn pattern. The patterns appear to be printed on a neutral beige background, and the swatches add pops of color, including red, pink, orange, and brown fabrics with varying designs. The patterns mainly consist of floral motifs and geometric shapes like checkered squares, grids, and stripes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32 x 24.6 cm (12 5/8 x 9 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3254


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64541021

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