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

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Hollyhocks, 1876
Candace Wheeler (American, 1827–1923)
Oil on canvas; 22 3/8 x 12 7/8 in. (56.8 x 32.7 cm)
The Mark Twain House, Hartford, Connecticut, Gift of Mrs. William T. Pullman, 1973

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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)
Wool thread on bast and cotton in ebonized wood frame; 68 x 92 x 1 3/4 in. (172.7 x 233.7 x 4.5 cm)
Collection of Barrie and Deedee Wigmore

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Madonna-lily pillow cover, ca. 1876–77
Candace Wheeler (American, 1823–1927)
Wool twill embroidered with wool and silk thread, silk velvet border; 22 x 22 1/2 in. (55.9 x 57.2 cm)
Collection of Candace Pullman Wheeler

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Thistle textile, ca. 1881
Tiffany & Wheeler, New York (1879–1881)
Probably manufactured by Cheney Brothers, South Manchester, Connecticut (1838–1955)
Silk and metallic thread; 24 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. (62.2 x 66.7 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Boudinot Keith, 1928 (28.70.3)

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"Consider the Lillies of the Field" portieres, 1879
Candace Wheeler (American, 1827–1923)
Cotton embroidered with wool thread and painted, wool borders; 74 1/4 x 44 1/2 in. (188.6 x 113 cm), 73 x 45 1/2 in. (185.4 x 115.6 cm)
The Mark Twain House, Hartford, Connecticut, Gift of Mrs. Francis B. Thurber III, 1972

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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)
Silk and metallic cloth appliquéd with silk velvet and embroidered with silk metallic-wrapped cotton threads; 74 x 50 1/2 in. (188 x 128.3 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of the family of Mrs. Candace Wheeler, 1928 (28.34.2)

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Daffodil textile, 1883–1900
Associated Artists, New York (1883–1907)
Manufacturer unknown
Printed cotton velvet; 32 1/2 x 37 in. (82.6 x 94 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Boudinot Keith, 1928 (28.70.25)

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Poet's-narcissus textile, 1883–1900
Associated Artists, New York (1883–1907)
Manufacturer unknown
Printed linen; 28 1/2 x 30 in. (72.4 x 76.2 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. Boudinot Keith, 1928 (28.70.5)

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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)
Silk embroidered with silk thread; 45 x 68 in. (114.3 x 172.7 cm)
Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont