Embroidered Petticoat (Detail)

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names
Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a piece of light-colored fabric with embroidered floral patterns. The color palette includes blue, red, and black, creating a bold appearance. The embroidered flowers and patterns are spread across the fabric, with shapes like loops and spirals. Floral designs are mostly in the center and lower half, with a small heart-like shape in the bottom left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.3 x 39 cm (17 13/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 34" long; 80" in circumfrence

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2512

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614716

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