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THBErica Wilson (British/American, 1927-2016) "Emblems of Peace" Embroidered Wall Hanging
Lot 1448
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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By Bonhams Skinner
Jun 8, 2021 - Jun 16, 2021
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2021-06-08 12:00:00
2021-06-16 19:00:00
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Erica Wilson (British/American, 1927-2016) "Emblems of Peace" Embroidered Wall Hanging, New York, wool yard, silk backing, depicts animals emblematic of Fortitude, Constancy, Fidelity, and Perfection, signed and dated l.r. "P.H. 1982," ht. 34 1/2, wd. 50 1/2 in.
Provenance: Purchased directly by the consigner from Wilson's New York studio in the 1990s.
Note: Wilson was an embroidery designer based in New York, known particularly for needlepoint. She also designed wallcoverings and greeting cards. Her designs were published by Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, among others. Wilson earned the nicknames "Julia Child of embroidery" and "America's first lady of stitchery" for her work. Wilson immigrated to the United States in 1954 to work as a needlework instructor.
In addition to her design work, Wilson published a syndicated newspaper column, "Needleplay"; was the host of two Public Television series on embroidery (1970s to 1980s); and wrote sixteen books on embroidery. She also had a shop in New York City, Erica Wilson Needleworks.Condition
Condition: Wool in good condition, a few areas of silk deterioration to the backing.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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