Shaker Rug Binding Tapes

c. 1937

Helen Dana

Associated Names
Helen Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image of four rectangular fabric samples on a plain background. The image showcases four distinct strips of woven fabric arranged vertically on a neutral background with ample white space around them. Each strip has its own unique pattern and color scheme. The top strip features a blue and brown diagonal stripe, the second strip has a brown herringbone pattern with specks of blue, the third strip is composed of red and blue stripes creating a subtle plaid effect, and the fourth strip has a more intricate plaid pattern with a combination of red, green, and blue hues. The variations in texture and weave pattern are highlighted by the way each strip is distinctly separated from the others.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 16.6 cm (9 x 6 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13692


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573452

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