Needlepoint Bell Pull

c. 1941

Edmond Lorts

Associated Names
Edmond Lorts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a painting of a decorative fabric band. It features an elongated rectangular band with intricate designs on a dark background. The band is adorned with motifs of green leaves and small acorns, interspersed with a central brown animal figure, possibly a squirrel. The band is set against a plain, light background. A small metal hook is visible on the right side of the band.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.6 x 36 cm (10 1/2 x 14 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 49" long; 2 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.128

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edmond R. Lorts

Wikidata ID

Q64556769

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