Sampler

c. 1937

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names
Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

This is a photograph of an embroidered sampler. The piece of fabric features cross-stitched alphabets in various colors, including blue, red, green, and brown. Rows of capital letters are followed by sets of numbers stitched in pink and red. The name "Catherine Barr" is embroidered at the base of the fabric, accompanied by decorative elements resembling small trees or floral motifs. Each element is bordered to create a structured layout on the material. The fabric itself is framed with a stitched border and appears slightly aged.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.7 x 41.4 cm (12 7/8 x 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Arbo.

Wikidata ID

Q64536358

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