Pincushion

c. 1937

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image shows a large circular object with intricate patterns and bright red bows at the top and bottom. The color palette includes reds, blues, browns, and tans in the woven center, accented by the red ribbons. The design is centrally positioned, with one bow slightly above and to the left of the circle, and the other bow below and to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 25.3 cm (14 1/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13234

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lowr right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes

Wikidata ID

Q64630175

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