Patriotic Naval Silkwork Picture

Patriotic Naval Silkwork Picture, c. 1900, black silk backing with a large eagle, stars, flags, with a large banner which reads "IN MEMORY OF MY CRUISE IN CHINA JAPAN PHILLIPINE ISLANDS," with an image of George Washington, Admiral Dewey, and Abraham Lincoln, with a central image of battleships marked "THE BIG EIGHT," ht. 47 1/4, wd. 30 1/2 in. Estimate $300-500 Has some loss to the flags on the lower right, and a crack in the glass in the lower right. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.