Coverlet

c. 1936

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

This is a photograph of a square textile pattern. The image features a textile with geometric and floral patterns in shades of blue and white, arranged in a diamond orientation against a plain background. The central motif is a floral design surrounded by concentric diamond patterns, which alternate between intricate zigzags and small cross-like symbols. The edges of the textile have decorative details, and a small portion of fringe extends from one corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 26.3 cm (14 1/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" wide; 7 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.653

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: l. 1165-A- Ruth Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630156

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