Petticoat

c. 1937

Edith Towner

Associated Names
Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a white skirt with cutwork embroidery forming a triangular design in the center. The color palette is mainly white with shadow and texture to highlight the embroidered patterns. The skirt is centered in the image, with the base closer to the bottom edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.5 cm (14 1/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14243

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556704

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