C. 1840 Antique American Folk Art Sampler Embroidery Primitive
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:60754299 | Style: Folk Art |
This is a beautiful antique embroidery of a Folk Art bird surrounded by primitive flowers. The colors are wonderful, but are a little more muted than appear in the photograph. It measures about 17x18 inches. It maintains all the original border and is in great condition for its age. It had been in a frame for years but the glass and frame were damaged when we stored it with other frames that were a little to heavy. The embroidery stayed in great condition. I believe to be from ar...ound 1840-1860. We live on Cape Cod and often see whaling era items this being one of them. The ends of the yarn on the back are hand spun and not cut. The twisting of the yarn strands and the pull pointed ends show its age. I believe it was done in the Cape Cod, New Bedford area, perhaps a representation of something a local person at that time saw in the clippership trade. A nice addition to any antique folk art collection.
