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Maker
Unknown
Date made
ca. 1800
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
Two circular copper plates with Eastern & Western hemispheres. Embroidered between are 4 figures: Upper L a male figure holding a money pouch (England). Upper R a black male kneeling clutching chains (Africa). Lower L a man riding an elephant (Asia) . Lower R a man in colonial garb. Wide floral border.
Inscription
ENGLAND AFRICA ASIA AMERICA.
Length Without Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#INV.1140 Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1960
Owner
New York Historical Society, New York, NY
Owner Private
New York Historical Society