| Grandma Moses, a self- taught painter, became
the most beloved artist in post- war America. Riverdale Fabrics reproduced
a number of her paintings, including "Early Springtime on the Farm." |
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| Other textile manufacturers jumped on the
farm wagon. Waverly Bonded Fabrics' "Covered Bridge" offers another
idyllic view of life in the country. |
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| Although most fabric designers remain anonymous, the
name of Ilonka Karacz of Associated American Artists appears on the selvage
of Riverdale Fabrics' 1952 "Calico Cow," a sophisticated folk-art print. |
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