Crewel Embroidery Chair Piece

c. 1937

Lawrence Peterson

Associated Names
Lawrence Peterson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an embroidered floral design on a beige or light brown textured background. The design features large, colorful flowers in shades of blue, green, red, pink, and yellow. The largest flower with blue petals is positioned near the top center, surrounded by curved stems and leaves. Other smaller red and pink flowers and leafy elements extend outward. The design is centrally positioned on the fabric, which has an irregular border forming an organic shape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.7 x 38.6 cm (16 x 15 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2528

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64592784

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