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Capture a powerful piece of American history with Northern Minnesota Mine by E. Dewey Albinson, a striking work created in 1934 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) era. This vivid Regionalist painting portrays the iron mining industry that helped shape northern Minnesota and fueled America's industrial growth during the early twentieth century.
Albinson presents a sweeping view of an open-pit mine surrounded by modest homes, industrial buildings, rail lines, and working-class neighborhoods. The massive mine dominates the landscape, emphasizing the close relationship between industry and daily life in Minnesota's mining communities. Bold colors, simplified forms, and strong geometric shapes give the composition a sense of energy and permanence while highlighting the scale of the operation.
Created during the Great Depression, Northern Minnesota Mine reflects the WPA's mission to document American life, labor, and regional identity. Rather than focusing on individual workers, Albinson presents the broader industrial landscape, capturing both the economic importance and visual drama of the mining industry. The painting serves as a historical record of a time when mining communities were vital to the nation's growth and prosperity.
This cross stitch pattern is an excellent choice for stitchers who appreciate American history, industrial landscapes, WPA artwork, Regionalist painting, and scenes that celebrate the people and industries that built the nation.
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Design Size:
324w x 255h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 23.14 x 18.21 inches - 588mm x 463mm
18 count: 18.00 x 14.17 inches - 457mm x 360mm
20 count: 16.20 x 12.75 inches - 411mm x 324mm
22 count: 14.73 x 11.59 inches - 374mm x 294mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 76 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
