Description: Beautifully done handsewn (gold and silver / champagne thread) framed linen sampler type handicraft piece quoting an excerpt from Hail Columbia, which served as America's national anthem until 1931, when it was officially replaced with The Star Spangled Banner. Given this transition point, I'm suggesting the piece might date to the 1910s / 1920s or earlier, based on the content, framing, aging of the piece, and overall style. In actuality, Hail Columbia was adopted in 1789, so theoretically, the piece might date considerably older than early 20th century. The stitching is impeccably detailed, likely the result of an extremely arduous and time-consuming effort, and includes a beautiful vine-style border in silver and gold, around a grand silver and gold eagle (holding an olive branch and arrows in its talons, per the national emblem). The eagle is encircled by 13 silver stars, representing the 13 original U. S. colonies. Below this are the words taken from Hail Columbia: "...Firm, United, Let Us Be Rallying Round Our Liberty," stitched in gold thread. It's a highly impressive work, nicely showcasing the creator's skill. The frame is equally impressive: an ebonized wood construction with triple grooved gilded border all around the front. The middle border depicts a Greek key design. The glass appears in perfect condition and has done well preserving the linen piece underneath. On the back, the insert is primitively secured by thin brads against a cardboard backing, with the excess linen border visible all around. I have not removed the backing to maintain integrity of the piece. Under the glass, there is a small piece of dark colored thread to the right, just under the eagle's wings. This may easily be removed, if desired, by easily removing the backing. Please see photos as additional information / description, and feel free to ask any questions. Terrific, one-of-a-kind addition to a primitive American collection, sewing sampler display, late 19th / early 20th century motif. Comes from a historic Newport, Rhode Island area home. Approximate measurements (framed): 12.25 inches wide14.25 inches high Ships promptly, boxed via USPS Priority Mail. From Wikipedia: RE: Hail Columbia: The music was composed by Philip Phile in 1789 for the first inauguration of George Washington and titled "The President's March." It became the song "Hail, Columbia" when arranged with lyrics by Joseph Hopkinson in 1798. The song gained popularity during the XYZ Affair and subsequent Quasi-War with France. It was used in the United States as a de facto national anthem throughout the 19th century, however, the song lost popularity after World War I, until it was replaced by "The Star-Spangled Banner" in 1931. American sewing samplerAmerican needlepoint samplerearly needlepointPatriotic samplerHail Columbiaantique samplerantique linen weavingantique sewing pieceAmerican Eagle samplerAmerican primitiveearly American decorfarmhouse decorhandstitched worksoddityunusual artworkhandmade textiles
Price: 179.5 USD
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
End Time: 2024-11-09T19:19:13.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Multicolor
Material: Linen
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
