Shaker Kerchief

c. 1936

Helen E. Gilman

Associated Names
Helen E. Gilman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1983

The image shows a folded piece of fabric with intricate detailing on the edges. The fabric is primarily a muted pinkish-red, with accents of darker red and brown tones, featuring striped patterns on the borders. The fabric is positioned centrally in the composition, slightly above the center of the off-white background, with ample space surrounding it on all sides.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.4 x 35.4 cm (9 5/8 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13546

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573469

You may be interested in

Loading Results