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19th C AMERICANA: Eagle & Flags ___E PLURIBUS UNUM browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Decorative Art:Textiles: Pre 1920: Item # 745852
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This original folk art embroidery or needlework of an eagle carrying American flags measures about 22 1/2 by 26 inches framed under glass. It dates from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. This classic piece of Americana is in outstanding condition and of museum quality . It is possibly of Chinese export origin, based on the colors and the style of stitches used. It is all hand worked in various shades of silk on a background of raw silk or another fabric. A few, similar hand stitched pieces were brought back by US sailors from China between 18880-1920. A somewhat similar example was an illustration on page 93 of the well illustrated book: The Stars and The Stripes, by Boleslaw Mastai, published in 1973 by Alfred Knopf. |
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