Coverlet

1936

Roberta Elvis

Associated Names
Roberta Elvis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a textile design with various motifs. It features a section of fabric with intricate blue patterns on a contrasting light background. The design includes stylized floral patterns, trees lined up along a fence at the bottom, and a distinctive border with bold, dark stars and geometric shapes. The name "Maria Tracy 1840" is inscribed next to a depiction of a lion. There is also a smaller panel titled "Reverse Side" showing how the pattern appears on the underside, with similar star and floral motifs. The drawing provides actual dimensions for the textile piece, emphasizing its detailed and symmetrical nature, possibly intended as a sampler or for manufacturing purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 27 cm (14 1/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 76 3/4" wide; 84 3/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18130


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: R. ELVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64629346

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