

The image shows a square, decorative textile with a colorful, patchwork design. The textile is made up of many small, irregularly shaped pieces of fabric sewn together in a seemingly random pattern. The fabric pieces are various colors, including black, white, red, blue, pink, and brown, and feature different floral patterns and designs. A thick border around the edge of the textile has a repeating pattern of small, white flowers and geometric shapes on a black background. The overall effect is one of intricate, eclectic design. The textile appears to be a quilt or throw blanket.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1877
- Medium
- Silk, silk velvet, cotton, and cotton lace
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 593 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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