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Printed Cottons

c. 1936

Millia Davenport

Associated Names

Millia Davenport

Artist, American, 1895 - 1992

This is a drawing of various textile designs. The image features a collection of 12 rectangular sections, each displaying different patterns and motifs. The designs include floral motifs, intricate lace-like patterns, and symmetrical arrangements. The colors used are muted, with soft pastels alongside bolder reds and blues. Each rectangle contains a unique pattern varying from elaborate floral arrangements to simpler, sparse designs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 29 × 23 cm (11 7/16 × 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.899

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614848

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