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Sample of Silk

c. 1938

Edward White

Associated Names

Edward White

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of two textile designs. The image shows two square samples placed side by side against a plain background. The left sample presents a pattern with swirling purple and black motifs and small white dots. The right sample showcases a design with a black background, detailed floral and leaf patterns in shades of pink and purple, displayed vertically.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15033

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: White

Wikidata ID

Q64557790

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