Early 20th Century Embroidered Picture of American Eagle

Early 20th Century Embroidered Picture of American EagleAn early 20th century needlework picture of an eagle, holding a banner with the motto: "e pluribus unum", above a stars and stripes shield and flags; on a blue silk background, in modern gilt frame. Possibly Chinese export for American market, circa 1920's30's. We like the somewhat naive manner of this patriotic picture. No restorations. Size of the panel: 16 in by 17. 5 in. E pluribus unum Latin for "Out of many, one" is a traditional motto of the

Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star

Formed of three arrows

This name was subsequently adopted by Gillows of London and Lancaster and five chairs of this model

the chairmaker’s initials

An almost identical chair (sold Adams

concertina-action support retaining the original oak slide

collar-turned legs

with a partner

1) and is illustrated in Regency Furniture Frances Collard

made of superbly figured mahogany

but also japanned and they appear to have been particularly popular among the gentry

original leather to backs