Coverlet

1935/1942

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names
Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a textile piece with an intricately woven floral and symbolic design. The pattern includes ornate floral motifs, a decorative urn, and a bald eagle emblem with the phrase "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on a banner. The artwork is framed by symmetrical arrangements with foliage, fruits, and plants. The border features text indicating "SARAH ELIZA ELMER," the date "1854," and location "LEWIS CO, N.Y." The dark background contrasts with the light-colored design, reflecting traditional craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 54.9 × 62 cm (21 5/8 × 24 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7692

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 542, no. 2008.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Arthur G. Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536609

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