Needle Case

c. 1936

Samuel O. Klein

Associated Names
Samuel O. Klein

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

The image displays a decorative seat back consisting of stacked sections. The stack includes patterned fabric sections with floral designs and black ribbons, with a red cushion at the bottom featuring a black leaf motif. The color palette includes cream, red, black, and various shades of green, blue, and purple. The floral fabric extends down to just above the red cushion, with a small detailed diagram in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" long; 5 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13501

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S. Klein

Wikidata ID

Q64630384

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