Sold for:
$480
$480
Sailor-made Patriotic Needlework, late 19th/early 20th century, stitched with polychrome wool yarns on a navy wool ground depicting a spreadwing eagle and banner over thirteen stars, four American flags and a shield, surrounded by blossoms, buds, and a trailing flowering vine, (minor losses to red wool twill edging), 52 x 17 in. in a later frame. Provenance: Purchased from Mary Sams. Upper left corner of glass is cracked.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28