Needlepoint
Object number2019.82.3
Artist
Jean Lois Aronson
MediumThread; Fabric; Metal; Paperboard; Coated wire
Credit LineGift of Mark Aronson
DescriptionNearly square framed polychrome needlepoint depicting stylized cityscape.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Framed): 12.25 × 13.25 × 1.063 in. (31.1 × 33.7 × 2.7 cm)Height x Width (Sight size): 11.625 × 12.625 in. (29.5 × 32.1 cm)
InscriptionsFront has needlepointed black text at bottom center "FOR SALE / UNITED STATES / REALTY CORP."
Historical NotesThis needlepoint was made by Jean Lois (DeRoy) Aronson, wife of U.S. Realty President Richard J. Aronson. The United States Realty Corporation was founded 1902 by the Aronson family and managed many of the most prestigious buildings in downtown Pittsburgh, including the Nixon Theater on Liberty Avenue. It eventually merged into Hill-Cleary Real Estate Company to become Hill Cleary & Associates.
Related person
Richard J. Aronson
Related institution
United States Realty Corporation
(founded 1902)
Terms
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Darice
1968-2001
Samuel Rosenberg