The material was white pussy willow silk, 40 x 72 inches.
A sketch of the design, 6½ x 10 inches, was made in water colors.
“A TABLE BEFORE ME,” BY IDA STRAWN BAKER
The fabric was freed from sizing and dyed a pale yellow.
It was then stretched in a frame and the three “thunder birds,” the clouds, and a few flowers in the foreground were painted in wax. The bills, eyes and legs of the birds were painted in with orange dye.
The roadway, parts of the rocks, drapery on the Indian maiden, some of her decoration, and parts of the foliage, were painted directly on the silk with yellow or orange dye.
The remaining foliage, more decoration worn by the maiden, the grass, leaves on the flowers and the stems were painted green.