"Campesina Tapestry" Woven Hanging, 1969
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Evelyn Ackerman's work epitomizes the handcrafted modernism of postwar California design. Her design practice was wide-ranging, including mosaic, woodcarving, metalwork, textiles, and more. Evelyn designed numerous woven hangings for ERA Industries--a business owned by Evelyn and her husband, ceramicist Jerry Ackerman--that were handcrafted by skilled weavers in Mexico to Evelyn's specifications. The "Campesina Tapestry" became one of the company's best-selling products.
Evelyn Ackerman's work epitomizes the handcrafted modernism of postwar California design. Her design practice was wide-ranging, including mosaic, woodcarving, metalwork, textiles, and more. Evelyn designed numerous woven hangings for ERA Industries--a business owned by Evelyn and her husband, ceramicist Jerry Ackerman--that were handcrafted by skilled weavers in Mexico to Evelyn's specifications. The "Campesina Tapestry" became one of the company's best-selling products.
Artifact
Wall hanging
Date Made
1969
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, California, Los Angeles
Creator Notes
Designed by Evelyn Ackerman for ERA Industries of Los Angeles, California. Handwoven in Mexico.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.146.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Technique
Hand weaving
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 43.125 in
Width: 22.25 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
in lower right hand corner: EA
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