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1800s Japanese embroidered silk textile featuring Ohio’s state seal and coat of arms

By bbaes, 2 September, 2022
Category
Vintage Textiles and Clothing
Medium
Silk
Distinguishing marks
Japanese inscription and labeling on the back
Condition
Fair
Date Period
I believe the 1890s
Size and dimensions of this item
Height: 25.5 Width: 22.2 Depth: 2
Long Description

1800s Japanese embroidered silk textile featuring Ohio’s state seal and coat of arms. Never restored to my knowledge. Frame is damaged and the textile has a slight rip and stain from aging. I believe this is an exported Japanese textile from the 1890s that was produced for the US Navy who occupied Japan at that time. Naval officers often requested/commissioned these pieces from Japanese artists who handcrafted them. They were then exported. The 44 stars would represent 44 US states which indicates a date around 1890. 

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Joseph

6 months 3 weeks ago

This is a really interesting…

This is a really interesting piece. I don't know anything about it's history or valuation, but it definitely is unique. I wonder what the paper on the back of the frame says. I would guess that should tell you a lot about it if it could be translated.

Average: 5 (1 vote)

bbaes

6 months 3 weeks ago

In reply to This is a really interesting… by Joseph

I had the same thought. I…

I had the same thought. I have some family members of Japanese descent so I may ask if they’re able to discern what any of it says. 

Average: 5 (1 vote)

bbaes

6 months 2 weeks ago

Bumping this thread to see…

Bumping this thread to see if anyone else might have any other information on the piece.

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Lovejoy

6 months 2 weeks ago

The backing looks like…

The backing looks like Newspaper, which will most likely be dated and narrow down an age range. Comparable seals and insignia on Japanese embroidery tend to sell in the $100-$250.00 range at auction.

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History
I believe this is an exported Japanese textile from the 1890s that was produced for the US Navy who occupied Japan at that time.
Price Paid (If known)
$40
Photos
For Sale?
No
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