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Pa. German Linen Towel

c. 1937

Frances Lichten

Associated Names

Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image of an embroidered textile. It features red embroidery with symmetrical floral patterns, stylized animals resembling peacocks, trees, vases with flowers, geometric shapes, and an embroidered inscription with the date "1849" and other letters. The fabric has fringed edges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 61.4 x 52.1 cm (24 3/16 x 20 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3716

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANCES LICHTEN.

Wikidata ID

Q64562266

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