Rosetta Larsen
Pattern Sampler
1934-1944
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Rosetta Larsen
Pattern Sampler
1934-1944
Physical Qualities
Linen(?) ground, wool embroidery thread, 16 x 9 3/4 in. (40.6 x 24.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gloria B. and Herbert M. Katzenberg, Baltimore
Object Number
2012.599
Rectangular sampler with natural unbleached linen canvas ground woven with 19 holes per inch and embroidered with wool threads. Patterns are conventional including geometric, floral, bargello-type, outline leaf, border designs, fleur de lis, and others in a variety of colors and shades including light and dark pink, black, white, lt and dark green, blue green in multiple shades, lt. and dark blue-grey, lt. and dark red, dark blue, yellow, lt. and dark purple, mauve, and many other colors. Stitches include bargello (flame, florentine) stitch, tent, rhodian, and others. Framed in contemporary narrow wooden frame glazed.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2012; Gloria Katzenberg, Baltimore, 1972; the artist
New York Times, July 10, 1963: "Needlepoint Wins Favor as Pastime"
New York Times, Oct. 15, 1961: "Exhibition of Art, A Jersey Benefit, To Open Oct. 28"
New York Times, Oct. 15, 1961: "Exhibition of Art, A Jersey Benefit, To Open Oct. 28"
Inscribed: Paper label on reverse of framed needlework with printed inscription: "James L. Pierce, Inc./ Picture Framing/2406 North Charles St./ Baltimore, MD 21218" Hand written in ink on small pressure sensitive sticker on reverse: "245"
