Handwoven Coverlet

c. 1937

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a photograph of an intricately embroidered textile design. The textile features a geometric floral pattern primarily created using red thread on a neutral fabric background. Distinctive elements within the embroidery include symmetrical arrangements of flowers, leaves, and mythical creatures such as birds with dragon-like features. In the bottom left corner, there is an embroidered inscription reading "DANIEL'S SALLY BUCK NE CATHARI 1844." The piece exudes a traditional and carefully constructed aesthetic, showcasing skilled craftsmanship in textile arts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 27.3 cm (13 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 79" wide; 85 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.660


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540445

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