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Candace Wheeler: The Art and Enterprise of American Design, 1875–1900

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Hollyhocks, 1876
Candace Wheeler (American, 1827–1923)
The Mark Twain House, Hartford, Connecticut, Gift of Mrs. William T. Pullman, 1973


Peacock screen, ca. 1876
Attributed to the Royal School of Art Needlework, London (1872–present)
Adapted from a design by Walter Crane (British, 1845–1915)
Collection of Barrie and Deedee Wigmore


Madonna-lily pillow cover, ca. 1876–77
Candace Wheeler (American, 1823–1927)
Collection of Candace Pullman Wheeler


Thistle textile, ca. 1881
Tiffany & Wheeler, New York (1879–1881)
Probably manufactured by Cheney Brothers, South Manchester, Connecticut (1838–1955)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Boudinot Keith, 1928 (28.70.3)


"Consider the Lillies of the Field" portieres, 1879
Candace Wheeler (American, 1827–1923)
The Mark Twain House, Hartford, Connecticut, Gift of Mrs. Francis B. Thurber III, 1972


Tulip-appliquéd panel, ca.1883–87
Candace Wheeler (American, 1827–1923) for Associated Artists, New York (1883–1907)
Ground fabric manufactured by Cheney Brothers, South Manchester, Connecticut (1838–1955)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of the family of Mrs. Candace Wheeler, 1928 (28.34.2)


Daffodil textile, 1883–1900
Associated Artists, New York (1883–1907)
Manufacturer unknown
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Boudinot Keith, 1928 (28.70.25)


Poet's-narcissus textile, 1883–1900
Associated Artists, New York (1883–1907)
Manufacturer unknown
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Boudinot Keith, 1928 (28.70.5)


Penelope Unraveling Her Work at Night, 1886
Dora Wheeler (American, 1856–1940) for Associated Artists, New York (1883–1907)
Ground fabric manufactured by Cheney Brothers, South Manchester, Connecticut (1838–1955)
Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont





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