Lot 1048
Patriotic Embroidered Silk. Circa 1880. Painstakingly embroidered in China, this large commemorative silk depicts the strength and power of traditional American imagery featuring a bald eagle with wings extended in full flight and a grouping of the stars and stripes of "Old Glory". Below this image, the motto "E. Pluribus Unum" appears on a decorative banner. Crafted entirely of silk, a creamy white background provides a neutral canvas for the blue, gold and red hues of this patriotic image. Likely, this commemorative silk served as a memento for an American naval officer. Reinforced by a paper backing which has been inscribed with Chinese characters meaning "America -- Four Flags". With backing, the piece measures 29½ x 26". Three vertical and three horizontal folds, three splits along folds, light foxing. Overall, in very good condition.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized $242 |
