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American, United States of America

Coverlet, Late 1800s

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Coverlet

Year

Late 1800s

Medium

Silk

Materials/Techniques

Materials

silk

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 161.3 cm (63 1/2 inches)

Place

United States of America

Type

Textiles

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

64.112.4

Exhibition History

Infinite Variety

June 17 - September 18, 2005

This quilt artist has explored optical color mixing in both the overall composition of opposed light and dark diagonals and in the makeup of the individual cells, in which she mixes solid colored and checked fabrics. The glowing silk fabrics make the play of light across the surface of the quilt a compelling part of the design.

Helen M. Danforth

June 21 - September 8, 1985

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