Untitled (Repeating X)
1930s - 1940s
Medium
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Classification
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Corrine Riley and museum purchase through the Barbara Coffey Quilt Endowment and the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Accession Number
2016.5.29
Tags
Art Historical Context
Untitled (Repeating X) is a captivating example of American fiber art from the 1930s to 1940s, created by an unidentified artist. This decorative piece features a striking geometric pattern of repeating X motifs, showcasing the ingenuity of everyday craftsmanship during a time of economic hardship and global upheaval. Quilts and textiles like this were often born from necessity, pieced together from salvaged fabrics to create both functional warmth and aesthetic beauty—a hallmark of American folk traditions. The medium of fiber arts highlights the democratic nature of creativity in mid-20th-c...
About the Artist
Unidentified (American) ( ) · 1851 –1899
1851–1899