Erica Wilson (British/American, 1927-2016) "Emblems of Peace" Embroidered Wall Hanging

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.
Estimate $800-1,200

Wool in good condition, a few areas of silk deterioration to the backing.

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