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Sherry Byrd
‘Roman Stripe Variations'1989

On view:
Geffen Galleries
Pieced and appliquéd quilt with a maze-like central field of interlocking red and black angular shapes, cornflower blue rectangular borders, and an outer border of striped red-and-white blocks
Textile quilt with bold geometric pattern of interlocking black strips on a vivid red background, centered with an appliquéd blue octagonal medallion subdivided by triangular lines, visible hand stitching throughout.
Pieced quilt in red and black with irregular interlocking geometric shapes, framed by a light blue inner border. A small blue star or web-like motif is appliquéd at center. The bottom edge incorporates red-and-white striped fabric strips.
Pieced quilt with bold geometric blocks in red, black, and white stripes, divided by horizontal bands of light blue; irregular angular shapes create a dynamic, asymmetrical composition with visible quilting texture throughout.
Maker
Sherry Byrd
United States, Texas, active California, born 1951
Title
‘Roman Stripe Variations'
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1989
Medium
Cotton knit, cotton/polyester knit (jersey), cotton/polyester plain weave, and cotton plain weave, pieced and quilted
Dimensions
88 × 74 in. (223.52 × 187.96 cm)
Credit Line
2019 Collector's Committee
Accession Number
M.2019.219.4
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Copyright
© Sherry Byrd [artist or estate]

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