Rosetta Larsen
Pattern Sampler
1934-1944
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Rosetta Larsen
Pattern Sampler
1934-1944
Physical Qualities
Linen(?) ground, wool embroidery thread, 26 x 16 3/8 in. (66 x 41.6 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gloria B. and Herbert M. Katzenberg, Baltimore
Object Number
2012.598
A rectangular sampler of natural unbleached cream colored linen canvas with 19 holes to the inch embroidered in wool threads of multiple colors. Eighteen conventional stitched motifs include geometric, architectural, ribbon/lace trim, geometric and others irregularly scattered across the sampler's surface. The designs are worked in wool threads in multiple colors among which are red, orange, yellow, gold, brown, black, lt. olive green, dark olive green, purple, lavender, lt. and dark blue, and black. Stitches used include tent, cross, smyrna or rhodian, and laced chain. Framed in contemporary frame.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2012; Gloria Katzenberg, Baltimore, 1972; the artist
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"
