Red and White Napkin (Deer Design)

1935/1942

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names
Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a textile piece. The image depicts a square textile featuring a central motif of a stag standing in a regal pose, surrounded by a floral and foliage pattern. The textile is predominantly red and white, with the stag and some floral details in a lighter shade against the red background. The border of the textile consists of geometric patterns forming a frame around the central design, and the fabric is edged with short fringe on all sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.9 x 53.3 cm (19 5/8 x 21 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15037

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Arthur Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536612

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