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Maker
Unknown
Date made
ca. 1805-1815
Origin
US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Watercolor
Predominent Motif
The figure of Liberty sits in a field. Her hand is on the head of the US Eagle of Liberty. A picture of Washington is on the large tree on the R, a town is visible in the background, and another large tree on the L. Sky and skin and Washington's portrait are watercolored.
Inscription
At the bottom of the tree on the R: G W //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15"
Historical Owner
#B.86.13 Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend, Houston, TX
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend