Applique Quilt

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names
Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a square textile with embroidery. The textile features a green diamond shape in the center, filled with floral patterns and surrounded by various floral and vine motifs. The color palette consists mainly of greens, reds, oranges, and blues against a muted beige background. A green vase motif is centered near the top edge of the inner diamond, while smaller floral wreaths surround it symmetrically across the textile. Red and green vine borders frame the textile along all four edges.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.5 x 42.1 cm (18 5/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3308


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614727

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