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Description
This is a stiched shield with the american flag design on it.
The back of the frame has this typed and taped to it:
"A short History Of this Work"
It was done by William Thomas Reed in the late 1800's. He was a marine engineer on a Oyster boat based in Providence, Rhode Island. William was a very patriotic man and loved to do work lik this and always of flags or eagles and flags. He always used Silk material for his work.
There is more history written about his children and it goes on to say that he died about 1918.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Thread Stiched on Fabric
Distinguishing marks
Says "Reg US Pat OFF #5146 - rope #100-145-241-242-246-306 india 270
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
In a 23.5"x 17.25" frame. However the fabric is folded around the back
Date Period
Late 1800's
History
Someone donated this to our fundraiser and assured us that it was valuable. However I can't find any information. There is a history on the back of it which is written out below.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Donated to raise money for child abuse prevention
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