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H 14 in W 9 in D 0.25 in
Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe
Located in Newtown, CT
Wonderful centennial antique pen wipe made in the form of George Washington. Skilfully handmade of fabrics, tiny buttons, beads, leather, paper and human hair. The face is hand paint...
Fabric
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H 19 in W 18 in D 2 in
1806 Printed Linen Kerchief Glorifying George Washington, Germantown, Penn
Located in York County, PA
She also noted that Winterthur possessed examples of the two George Washington textiles. Frame size (H x L): 19" x 18" Flag size (H x L): 12.25" x 11.5".
Cotton
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H 93.75 in W 78 in
Exceptional Antique Patriotic 1876 Quilt w/ Images of George & Martha Washington
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL 1876 QUILT FEATURING THE IMAGES OF GEORGE & MARTHA WASHINGTON, MADE FROM PATRIOTIC TEXTILES AND FLAGS THAT WERE PROBABLY ACQUIRED IN PHILADELPHIA AT THE CENTENNIAL INTERN...
34 Star Antique American Flag with Rare Circle-in-a-square Pattern
Located in York County, PA
One of these is presently in the collection of the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, as part of the Washingtoniana Collection of Albert Small.
Cotton
George Washington Hand Embroidered Tapestry, circa 1850s
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Washington hand embroidered tapestry, circa 1850s Finely hand embroidered tapestry of George Washington.
Textile
Rare George Washington Printed Handkerchief, circa 1810
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Printed handkerchief entitled "The Love of Truth Mark the Boy," depicting the story of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree; another of these is in the New York Historical...
18th c. Damask Souvenir of Washington's Election (1789)
Located in Solebury, PA
George Washington souvenir textile was made to commemorate US independence and Washington's election in 1789.
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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