Rosetta Larsen
Pattern Sampler
1934-1944
Scroll
Rosetta Larsen
Pattern Sampler
1934-1944
Physical Qualities
Linen ground, wool embroidery thread, 9 3/8 x 11 1/2 in. (23.8 x 29.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gloria B. and Herbert M. Katzenberg, Baltimore
Object Number
2012.600
Rectangular sampler of natural unbleached cream colored linen canvas with 19 holes to the inch embroidered in wool threads of multiple colors. Approximately twenty-seven stitched motifs include geometric, ribbon, border, bargello, fleur de lis, and multiple other designs filling almost all of the sampler's surface. The designs are worked in bright wool threads in multiple colors among which are shades of light through dark pink, light through dark blue-green, light through dark grey-blue, lt.and dark brown, yellow, gold, brown, black, lt. yellow-green, and others. Stitches used include tent, cross, smyrna or rhodian, and bargello (flame, florentine). Framed in narrow contemporary wooden frame and 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"
