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Handwoven Coverlet

c. 1936

Dorothy Lacey

Associated Names

Dorothy Lacey

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows intersecting horizontal and vertical lines forming squares and rectangles. The design resembles a plaid fabric with colors including deep blue, vibrant red, and muted yellow. Fringed edges are visible on one side, similar to unraveled threads of woven textile.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.1 x 23.1 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 78" long; 83" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.643

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555921

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