Hooked Rug

c. 1936

Elizabeth Valentine

Associated Names
Elizabeth Valentine

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornate rectangular embroidery design with a central floral motif and an elaborate border. The central arrangement consists of roses in red, white, and purple, interspersed with green leaves. Surrounding this, there is an intricate reddish-brown scroll border on a muted greenish-blue background. The floral cluster is positioned in the center, with the scrollwork filling the perimeter to frame the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.9 x 29.6 cm (8 5/8 x 11 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 56" long; 27" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3300

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: E. VALENTINE.

Wikidata ID

Q64558878

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