Commemorative Coverlet

c. 1939

John Wilkes

Associated Names
John Wilkes

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a textile featuring a repeating design of heraldic eagles, geometric shapes, and stylized trees. The color palette includes rich reds and muted beiges. The pattern appears symmetrical, with eagles centered in blocks, surrounded by star-like motifs and ornate vases or urns. The edges of the textile reveal a detailed border of abstract geometric shapes. The craftsmanship suggests an era where such textiles were prized for their aesthetic and symbolic value.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54 x 68.4 cm (21 1/4 x 26 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2791

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: John Wilkes

Wikidata ID

Q64584472

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