Pincushion

c. 1936

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names
Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image shows a red boot-shaped ornament with intricate beaded embroidery, featuring a white bird, leaves, and flowers. The color scheme is mainly red and white, accented by the beads. The ornament hangs from a string and casts a shadow, emphasizing its three-dimensional shape. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" long; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13233

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E SCHWABE.

Wikidata ID

Q64559907

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