1829 Show Towel

1935/1942

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a piece of fabric with intricate embroidery and cutwork design. The upper portion displays cross-stitched text stating "MAGDALEN CROSS" along with various motifs and the year "1829" in red, green, and pink thread. The lower section features a beige crocheted or cutwork panel with geometric patterns and floral elements. The top embroidered section is folded over, and the crocheted section hangs down with a fringed edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.7 x 44.9 cm (21 15/16 x 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15345

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 10, no. 16.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANCES LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562298

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