embroidery art: a week in 1953

these are the final 14 pieces in my "a week in 1953" series. these embroidery and fabric panels are an imaginative journey of a 1950's housewife. her name is marge. she is in her 40's. she has no children and she is always coiffed, manicured and impeccably dressed. i wanted to create a duplicate image that transcends the "cuteness" of embroidery. a smokin' hand was the result. its in these panels that i represent the 1950's lifestyle, habits, wallpaper, color, and everyday objects within this one fictitious week.

there are 7 large pieces, (the smokin' hands) measuring 8" x 12" and 7 small companion pieces, measuring 7" x 11". they are stretched over wooden frames and are ready for hanging and are all for sale right here. i will entertain custom orders if you see one that is already sold. thanks for looking!

SUNDAY

"marge and husband enjoy a pot roast dinner", 8" x 12"   SOLD
"dining room chair", 7"x 11"  SOLD

MONDAY

"marge starts her week with a fresh tube of lipstick", 8"x 12"  SOLD
"lipstick and handkerchief", 7" x 11"  SOLD

TUESDAY

"marge visits beauty shop", 8" x 12"
"scissor", 7" x 11"

WEDNESDAY

"marge enjoys bridge night", 8" x 12"
"two of diamonds", 7" x 11"

THURSDAY

"coffee at kitty's house", 8" x 12"
"coffee cup", 7" x 11"

FRIDAY

"marge and husband relax with evening martinis", 8" x 12"
"martini", 7" x 11"

SATURDAY

"dinner at hurley's supper club", 8" x 12"
"coat check ticket", 7" x 11"

DETAILS

detail of from sunday's pot roast dinner

detail of martini glass

detail of two of diamonds

detail of dining room chair

detail of coat check ticket (my favorite, shhhhh)

detail of cup

detail of scissor

detail of lipstick and handkerchief

detail of wrapped and stretched fabric over wooden frame