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Crochet Doily

1935/1942

Herbert Marsh

Associated Names

Herbert Marsh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large textile with a diamond weave pattern and fringe along its edges. The color palette includes shades of gray, with darker tones highlighting the texture. The textile is placed diagonally in the frame, slightly tilted to the left, showing predominantly its top side and fringe on all edges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and watercolor on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.6 x 44.8 cm (13 5/8 x 17 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14"
Accession Number

1943.8.498

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: H. MARSH

Wikidata ID

Q64574088

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