Cotton Thread Scarf

1935/1942

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names
Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image shows a knitted textile with intricate patterns, including large diamond shapes with leaf-like motifs in the center, bordered by symmetrical, repeating textured designs. The color palette consists of shades of grey. Positioned centrally, the main designs create a symmetric and harmonious effect, with decorative scalloped edges bordering the entire piece. In the bottom right corner, the name "Erwin Schwabe" is written.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35 × 46 cm (13 3/4 × 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.497

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Erwin Schwabe

Wikidata ID

Q64559876

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