1960s Mid Century floral embroidery fiber Art, vintage flower crewel embroidery art with flowers on long stems. Columbia Minerva Corporation and Erica Wilson is written on the back. It is on a stretched board with no frame around it. In VG condition.

13 1/2" long, 27 3/4" tall.

Erica Wilson (1928–2011) was arguably the most successful embroidery designer, teacher, and entrepreneur in America during the second half of the twentieth century. This superlative achievement was nurtured and encouraged by her husband, the renowned mid-century modern furniture designer Vladimir Kagan (1927—2016). Together, they created a highly successful business—all branded under the name Erica Wilson—that included books, kits, a television program, and retail shops. Erica’s embroidery designs, sometimes based on historical patterns and techniques, were well suited to the sensibilities of the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Erica’s presence as the expert on all things needlework was larger-than-life.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles, CA.