Piece of Crewel Embroidery

c. 1936

Phyllis Dorr

Associated Names
Phyllis Dorr

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A large floral motif is displayed within a rounded rectangular patch. The flowers are primarily red with hints of pink, against a dark green background with brown edges. The color palette includes reds, pinks, greens, and neutrals. The floral pattern is centered with the largest bloom at the top, a smaller flower towards the lower left, and leaves around them. The patch is in the center, surrounded by a beige canvas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.5 x 36.9 cm (11 1/4 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.114

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619538

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