Handwoven Table Cover

c. 1940

Maud M. Holme

Associated Names
Maud M. Holme

Artist, American, born England, 1872 - unknown

This is a photograph of an embroidered textile. The textile consists of various horizontal bands featuring intricate and detailed embroidery patterns in red, yellow, and blue threads against a cream or beige fabric. The uppermost band features floral motifs in red, the middle section displays more elaborate floral and leaf patterns in a combination of yellow and pinkish-red, and the lower section showcases blue floral and geometric designs. At the bottom of the textile, there is a line of red stitching spelling out letters or a name.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 61 cm (17 15/16 x 24 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 57" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3294


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MAUD M. HOLME

Wikidata ID

Q64608634

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