Name/Title
Towel, Wallhanging: Folk Symbols U202 or 202Description
A four-color silkscreen print on natural linen depicting Wert’s interpretation of icons of Pennsylvania “Dutch” folk art with names and symbolism.
This print was available on both off-white and natural linen (this example is on natural linen), and appears in the c.1966 brochure “Country Prints by Robert Darr Wert and neighbors”; see images.
This is one of over sixty designs sold by Country Prints to Stevens Linen Associates of Dudley, Massachusetts, in January 1969. From that point onward, the designs were produced by Stevens with all reference to Robert Darr Wert and Country Prints removed. Many of these designs continued to be produced by Stevens throughout the 1970’s and some into the 1980’s.
In a memo from Fritz Kaufhold (Country Prints business manager) to Bob MacKay (Stonelea Mills/Stevens Linen Associates) dated February 12, 1969, Fritz notes this and a group of other Pennsylvania “Dutch” inspired designs were regional to Pennsylvania and adjacent states. This design, number 202/U202, was noted as an average seller.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Robert Darr WertRole
ArtistManufacturer
Country PrintsDate made
circa 1965Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Location
Gill MA.Continent
North AmericaNotes
Top edge is a rod pocket to receive a dowel rod for hanging; lower edge hemmed; sides are selvedges.Inscription/Signature/Marks
“© wert COUNTRY PRINTS”, lower left corner; “by hand pure Linen”, lower right corner.Material
Unbleached Linen, Textile InkColor
Turquoise, Orange, Yellow Ochre, Black
