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Shaker Wool Braids

c. 1941

Edward D. Williams

Associated Names

Edward D. Williams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image contains eight rectangular shapes arranged in two vertical columns, each with four rectangles stacked on top of one another. The rectangles consist of horizontal lines forming bands of various colors and patterns, resembling swatches of fabric. The colors include reds, blues, and earthy tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 22.3 cm (11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16450

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in bklack ink: E. D. Williams

Wikidata ID

Q64557116

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