Plate 46: Straw Applique Design: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico" 1935 - 1942

This design for a straw appliqué is from a portfolio of "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", created between 1935-1942 by an anonymous artist. The design, in black, tan, and brown, features a large cross against a black background with repeating geometric patterns in the corners. This design is a combination of traditional Spanish and Indigenous styles, known as "Spanish Colonial" art, common in New Mexico, and exemplifies the artistic expression and craft traditions of this region.