Materials from Quilt

c. 1937

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of six rectangular textile patterns. The painting features six distinct fabric patterns arranged in two rows with three swatches each. The top left pattern is a vibrant yellow with small floral motifs. Adjacent to it is a pattern with a diagonal striped design in a muted color palette. The top right showcases a red background with black and white leaf-like shapes and curving lines. The bottom left design presents a white background and geometric black shapes. At the center bottom is a brown pattern with pink florals. The bottom right ends the collection with a white background and a black botanical motif.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.981


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555949

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