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Quilt

c. 1938

Paul Ward

Associated Names

Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a textile piece with a star pattern in the center, surrounded by quilted texture. The color palette includes green, white, pink, and red. The star motif is on the right side, while floral designs on green fabric with red flowers are on the left and bottom edges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 55.9 x 50.7 cm (22 x 19 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2807

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: 3/4 size P. Ward.

Wikidata ID

Q64619150

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