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Border Designs From Proposed Portfolio "Maine Wall Stencils"

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names

Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a series of border designs with abstract shapes and lines. The top design has symmetrical patterns resembling red floral-like shapes, leaves, and bell-shaped forms. The middle pattern has a repetitive sequence of curved petal-like shapes. The bottom rows feature small diamond shapes in horizontal bands. The overall style offers a decorative element suitable for ornamental purposes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.18119

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: BORDER DESIGNS

Wikidata ID

Q64614755

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