19TH/20TH CENTURY
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A SILK ON LINEN NEEDLEWORK
19TH/20TH CENTURY
Worked in silk threads depicting the arms of the state of New York depicting thirteen stars above the inscription NEW YORK over a spreadwinged eagle above a shield and banner inscribed E. PLURIBUS UNUM over a shield depicting a sunset in a landscape above a banner inscribed EXCELSIOR flanked by allegorical figures of Liberty and Justice and flags all above the inscription FEARLESS, AND, INDEPENDENT.
19¾ x 22½in.
19TH/20TH CENTURY
Worked in silk threads depicting the arms of the state of New York depicting thirteen stars above the inscription NEW YORK over a spreadwinged eagle above a shield and banner inscribed E. PLURIBUS UNUM over a shield depicting a sunset in a landscape above a banner inscribed EXCELSIOR flanked by allegorical figures of Liberty and Justice and flags all above the inscription FEARLESS, AND, INDEPENDENT.
19¾ x 22½in.