Who created "Sewing Bird"?

Sewing Bird was created by Cora Parker and Carmel Wilson in c. 1938.

When was "Sewing Bird" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

What medium is "Sewing Bird"?

Sewing Bird is watercolor and graphite on paper.

Is "Sewing Bird" in the public domain?

Yes, Sewing Bird is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sewing Bird

Cora Parker and Carmel Wilson

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 27.3 x 22.6 cm (10 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.13520

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate *Sewing Bird*, a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering by artists Cora Parker and Carmel Wilson, created around 1938. This precise depiction captures a charming 19th-century American folk craft: a small, bird-shaped clamp used by seamstresses to hold fabric taut during stitching. Perched elegantly on paper (27.3 x 22.6 cm), it showcases the whimsical functionality of everyday tools elevated to art through intricate detailing—the glossy feathers, sharp beak, and sturdy base rendered with meticulous graphite outlines and luminous watercolor washes. As part of the Ind...

Sewing Bird

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