Germantown Eyedazzler Weaving, circa 1890 monotype Composition with colors of blue

Composition with colors of blue

Colors include red

Image size is 8 ½ x 18 ¼ inches

The black and white composition depicts three birds

and silver

Germantown Eyedazzler Weaving, circa 1890 monotype Composition with colors of blue19th century circa 1890 Navajo blanket textile woven of Germantown Yarns in an Eyedazzler pattern of vibrant colors including red, green, yellow, black and white. Germantown textiles like this were woven by Native American Navajo weavers in the late 19th century. Introduced to the weavers through trade, the Navajo favored the commercial yarns originating from mills in the area of Germantown, Pennsylvania, for their vibrant colors. This textile is best