Title
A Centennial Embroidered Eagle
Creator
Date
c. 1876
Description
A CENTENNIAL EMBROIDERED EAGLE (American, c. 1876) with spread wings and emblazoned at center with a red, white and blue shield displaying the stars and stripes. In one claw the eagle clutches a holly branch and in the other four arrows. The eagle is surrounded by red and green holly branches and the dates "17761876" above the words "UNITED WE STAND." Housed in a rectangular wood frame that is accented with a metallic border.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
fabric
thread
Extent
11 1/2" x 23 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of Hon. & Mrs. Claiborne Pell.
Identifier
PSNC.14406
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