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Pieced Autograph Quilt (1 Piece)

c. 1936

Cornelius Christoffels and Margaret Linsley

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image consists of a symmetric pattern with pointed star-like shapes and oval loops on a plain background. The design includes repeating triangular spikes pointing outward, with red and blue details in each section. Green stripes form curved bridges connecting the star points.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.7 x 27.9 cm (8 15/16 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.298

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540570

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