"The Curio Cabinet" Curtain Panel, circa 1952
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In 1952, artist Doris Lee, in collaboration with Associated American Artists (AAA), produced textile designs for Riverdale Fabric Company. Curio Cabinet, based on one of her earlier paintings, became Lee's most recognizable pattern. The design, available in six colorways, was sold nationally through major department stores, including Macy's. Lee would later produce other textiles for M. Lowenstein & Sons, another AAA collaboration.
In 1952, artist Doris Lee, in collaboration with Associated American Artists (AAA), produced textile designs for Riverdale Fabric Company. Curio Cabinet, based on one of her earlier paintings, became Lee's most recognizable pattern. The design, available in six colorways, was sold nationally through major department stores, including Macy's. Lee would later produce other textiles for M. Lowenstein & Sons, another AAA collaboration.
Artifact
Curtain (Window hanging)
Date Made
circa 1952
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Designed in 1952 by Doris Lee for Associated American Artists. Made by Riverdale Fabric Company.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.162.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 33.5 in
Width: 43 in
Inscriptions
on edge: A RIVERDALE FABRIC "THE CURIO CABINET" CREATED BY Doris Lee OF ASSOCIATED AMERICAN ARTISTS (c) 1952 REG. U.S. PAT OFFICE NO. GU 19386
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