Sampler

c. 1936

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an embroidered sampler with a tree bearing red fruits, a small house, and three birds. The color palette includes greens, blues, reds, and a beige background. The top features a stitched alphabet with the name "Sarah Park." Below the alphabet is a stitched verse, with decorative borders framing the piece. The largest objects are the tree, house, and birds in the center, and ornate floral and geometric motifs decorate the edges.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.9 x 51.8 cm (20 1/16 x 20 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15031

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64556001

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