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Silk Applique Quilt

c. 1936

Mildred Prince

Associated Names

Mildred Prince

Artist, American, 1889 - 1953

The image shows a large planter with a bird, green foliage, and pink flowers. The pot is brown, the leaves are green, and the bird is black and white with a red head. The bird is perched on two round green fruits among the foliage.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.2 x 36.4 cm (10 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 87" wide; 94" long
Accession Number

1943.8.15083

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614832

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