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Sampler

c. 1938

Eva Wilson

Associated Names

Eva Wilson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an embroidered sampler. The central section features text embroidered in different colors and fonts, framed by decorative borders. Surrounding the text are various decorative elements: floral motifs at the top and bottom, symmetrical trees and heart shapes on the sides. The lower section includes a small representation of a house flanked by stylized plants.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.8 x 38.5 cm (20 x 15 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" wide; 16 1/2" long
Accession Number

1943.8.24

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Eva Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q64560893

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