Jacquard Coverlet
c. 1938
Eva Wilson created this detailed study of a Jacquard coverlet, meticulously recording the intricate red, blue, and olive-green patterns that would have taken a weaver days to create. If you look closely at the bottom border, you'll find a woven signature from 1834 by Jacob and Michael Ardner of Ohio, proving this textile is over a century older than the artwork itself. Wilson's work from the late 1930s helps preserve the memory of these beautiful, handcrafted American folk art pieces, acting as a visual archive of a disappearing craft.
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