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Patchwork Quilting

Harvey Thoss

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a star-shaped quilt design. The image features a quilt block with a central eight-pointed star pattern, created using fabric pieces with a floral motif in shades of red, pink, and black on a violet background. The star contrasts with the plain cream-hued fabric that frames the block. The number "1800" is stitched or printed in red on the plain portion of the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3453 × 3912 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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