JAPANESE SILK NEEDLEWORK WITH PATRIOTIC DESIGNS
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Finely detailed depiction of the arms of Massachusetts backed by American flags, with the state name above and its Latin motto below. Still sewn into its original paper packaging and retaining label for the embroiderer ìHimamura, Nagasaki Japanî.
Silk 20î x 22î, not inclusive of paper. Unframed.

Color bleed in lower right corner, minor discoloration in sky of the shield, otherwise excellent.

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