Quilted Applique Coverlet

c. 1936

John R. Towers

Associated Names
John R. Towers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a quilt pattern. The design consists of red starburst motifs arranged in a grid on a white background, bordered by a geometric red triangular trim. The central panel features evenly spaced red stars with pointed triangular petals radiating outward. Subtle circular and swirl patterns are visible within the background, along with a narrow red border with an alternating triangle pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 26 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 78" wide; 90" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15066

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: JOHN R. TOWERS / DEL. 1.33

Wikidata ID

Q64583871

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