Statue of Liberty Quilt

Mary Borkowski, Statue of Liberty Quilt, 1985, cotton and polyester appliqued, embroidered, and painted thread; quilted and handstitched, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr., 1988.74.3
Copied Mary Borkowski, Statue of Liberty Quilt, 1985, cotton and polyester appliqued, embroidered, and painted thread; quilted and handstitched, 79 1872 34 in. (101.084.8 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr., 1988.74.3

Artwork Details

Title
Statue of Liberty Quilt
Date
1985
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
79 1872 34 in. (101.084.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr.
Mediums Description
cotton and polyester appliqued, embroidered, and painted thread; quilted and handstitched
Classifications
Keywords
  • Architecture — bridge — Brooklyn Bridge
  • Figure group — male
  • Allegory — civic — liberty
  • Allegory — place — America
  • Animal — dolphin
  • Occupation — military — sailor
  • Ceremony — other — anniversary
  • Emblem — cross
  • Architecture Exterior — lighthouse
Object Number
1988.74.3