Coverlet

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows a piece of fabric with a detailed repeating pattern of floral and geometric designs in light blue on a dark blue background, with inscriptions including "HOLINESS TO THE LORD." The fabric has a section folded over to reveal the underside with the same pattern in inverted colors, primarily dark blue on a white background. The overall color palette is dominated by shades of blue and white. The fabric is positioned flat on a sheet, with the top right corner folded slightly towards the center to reveal the underside pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56.5 x 49.7 cm (22 1/4 x 19 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 80" wide; 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3268


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64579144

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