Crewel Embroidery

c. 1936

Phyllis Dorr

Associated Names
Phyllis Dorr

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large intricately embroidered textile with a central large flower with pink and purple petals, winding stems, and a large multicolored leaf in shades of blue, green, and yellow on the lower right. Another smaller red flower with pointed leaves is embroidered on the bottom left. The color palette includes shades of pink, purple, yellow, green, and blue on a beige fabric background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.8 x 55.9 cm (16 7/16 x 22 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high; 21 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2521

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619544

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