Woven Coverlet

c. 1940

Charlotte Angus

Associated Names
Charlotte Angus

Artist, American, 1911 - 1989

This is a drawing of a complex and colorful woven textile. It features geometric and figural patterns such as stars, flowers, birds, and fantastical creatures. The color palette consists of red, blue, and a cream or tan background. The textile is organized into sections with different patterns in bordered squares and rectangles. Fringes are present along the bottom and left edges. Text is woven into the design, including the date "1849" and various names or initials like "E.B. MOSS" and locations like "WELBORN" or "BELTON." The composition suggests a sampler showcasing the weaver's skill and designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.4 x 41.3 cm (19 7/16 x 16 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 80" long; 104" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2640


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHARLOTTE ANGUS

Wikidata ID

Q64539654

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