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Pa. German Linen Towel

Frances Lichten

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of an embroidered textile. It features red embroidery with symmetrical floral patterns, stylized animals resembling peacocks, trees, vases with flowers, geometric shapes, and an embroidered inscription with the date "1849" and other letters. The fabric has fringed edges.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3435 × 4062 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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