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Autographed Quilt

c. 1940

Margaret Linsley

Associated Names

Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a composition of geometric shapes including square grids and lines enclosed in a larger square. A bold pink cross divides the larger square into four equal sections. Each section contains a smaller square with patterns resembling quilt blocks, including a checkerboard, swirling motifs, and a plaid pattern. These designs are reminiscent of fabric patterns.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.6 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.318

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595004

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