Bruce Gentry

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows an old wooden cradle placed in the center against a plain background. The cradle is tilted slightly, revealing its rocking components and worn texture.
Harley Kempter, Bruce Gentry, Baby Cradle, c. 1940, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4909

Baby Cradle

Harley Kempter, Bruce Gentry · c. 1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4909

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with embroidered designs. Ornamental alphabets and numbers are displayed across the upper part of the fabric, while the lower section features a symmetrical design of a two-story house in white and green with a red roof, surrounded by green trees. The stitching is neat and precise, following a traditional cross-stitch style. The color palette includes muted earthy tones with a beige background. At the bottom, there are embroidered verses divided into two sections, contributing to the composition's narrative element. The overall impression is one of careful craftsmanship and symmetry, reflecting a historical needlework sampler.
Bruce Gentry, Sampler, 1935/1942, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2491

Sampler

Bruce Gentry · 1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2491