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Friendship Quilt Block

1935/1942

Florence Truelson

Associated Names

Florence Truelson

Artist, American, 1901 - 1959

This is a painting showing a heraldic emblem with three lions and the motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense". The focus of the image is a detailed depiction of a heraldic design with bright colors on a textured material. The central element is a red shield with three golden lions passant, encircled by a blue band with the text "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense". The emblem is against a pale, square background resembling embroidery or tapestry.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 48.1 x 45.5 cm (18 15/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.473

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561880

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