Oak Leaf and Currants
ca. 1930-1950
Medium
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Classification
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Raymond Vlasin and family, with deepest appreciation for the many friends with whom Claire Vlasin quilted
Accession Number
2017.24.36
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Oak Leaf and Currants is a charming example of American fiber art from the mid-20th century, by an unidentified artist around 1930-1950. This piece, classified within decorative arts-fiber and tagged with linens, likely showcases intricate quilting techniques featuring naturalistic motifs of oak leaves currants. Such designs evoke the beauty of the natural world, a common theme in American folk art during this era, blending practicality with artistic expression. Crafted during the Great Depression and World War II years, the quilt reflects the resilience of American homemakers who turned ev...
About the Artist
Unidentified (American) ( ) · 1851 –1899
1851–1899