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Abstract-Fleura

Ruth Reeves

Abstract-Fleura

1944

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Ruth Reeves

Abstract-Fleura

1944

Physical Qualities Silk, cotton, synthetic threads and lining, 92-1/4 x 44-1/2 in. (234.4 x 113.1 cm.)
Credit Line The Jane and Worth B. Daniels, Jr. Fund
Object Number 2001.48
The curtain panel is constructed of a textured, granite or pebble weave fabric with cotton warp and rayon and/or silk weft, flecked with thin gold metallic strip wefts. The fabric is screen printed with an abstract design entitled 'Abstract-Fleura' in black, red, green, and chartreuse on a gold-flecked beige background. This design consists of groups of very abstract shapes within intertwining meandering lines barely suggesting plants. These groups are set against a background of meandering lines printed in grey. The resulting pattern is a very orderly design. The vertical repeat is 14-3/4 in. high; the horizontal repeat is 30-1/2 in. wide. The top edge of the curtain is sewn to a synthetic lining, folded back 4-1/4", and machine sewn. The right and left selvages are sewn to the lining, folded back 2-1/4", and machine sewn. The bottom edge is folded back 2-1/2" and machine sewn, as is the synthetic lining at the bottom edge. All sewing is with taupe colored cotton or nylon thread.
Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2000; Giles Kotcher, Somerville, MD.
Anita Jones, "Great Lengths" Jean and Allan Berman Textile Gallery. The Baltimore Museum of Art, October 27,2010-April 17, 2011.

Inscribed: The right selvage has the following inscription, printed in black: 'HAND PRINT 'ABSTRACT-FLEURA' DESIGNED BY RUTH REEVES.'

Designer

Ruth Reeves

1891–1965

American, born Redlands, CA 1892; died New Delhi, India 1966
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