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Economy Samples of Silk

c. 1938

Edward White

Associated Names

Edward White

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays two rectangular blocks side by side. The block on the left features dark floral shapes interspersed with tiny circular dots on a purple background. The block on the right shows a grid pattern of small diagonal lines with a large blue circle at the top right. Both elements have an abstract quality resembling textiles in decorative arts or fashion designs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9858

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: WHITE

Wikidata ID

Q64557748

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