Patriotic "E Pluribus Unum" Eagle Silk and Metallic Embroidered Needlework

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Patriotic "E Pluribus Unum" Eagle Silk and Metallic Embroidered Needlework

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Presented is a patriotic silk and metallic thread trapunto embroidered souvenir, dating to the late 19th century. The banner has a black silk field, with "E. Pluribus Unum" embroidered in silver thread on a rose bannerette. The banner unfurls above a glorious spread wing eagle with a U.S. Shield and a panoply of American flags, arrows, and branches. Thirteen white embroidered stars dot the upper half of the black silk field. This embroidered banner was most likely made in Japan as a souvenir sold to traveling American merchants and sailors. Souvenir shops were numerous in popular Japanese ports, advertising directly to the American sailors and merchants and touting souvenirs for family members and loved ones. Kimonos, tablecloths, shawls, paintings, calendars, and Christmas cards could be found alongside these patriotic embroideries. Following the earlier tradition of British and American sailor-made woolies, these later 19th century embroidered souvenirs featured many of the same design woolies motifs, including flags, eagles, boats and anchors, and patriotic mottos. Embroidery shops in Yokohama, Nagasaki, and Tokyo produced large numbers of these needleworks. They often produced catalogs filled with popular nautical or patriotic designs, with options for sailors’ own customization, like the name of their boat, cities they had visited, and even the option to insert small photographs or portraits. With bold colors, eye-catching metallic sheen, and intricate stitching, these embroidered souvenirs were the most popular during the Great White Fleet tour of 1907-1909, but earlier examples can date to the 1890s. Many of the examples we see today are created by the George Washington Company out of Yokohama, Japan, which operated from the 1890s all the way to 1939. CONDITION: In very good condition. Black silk field, expertly embroidered with silk and metallic thread, in red, white, blue, black, brown, green, gold and silver. Trapunto embroidery is intact with very minimal pulls, snags, or losses. Wrinkles to silk along edges, very small scattered stains to the black silk field. Colors only slightly faded, yet metallic threads remain very bright. Embroidery measures 19" H x 24 1/2" W. The embroidery is framed in a custom archival wooden frame, with UV glass. Framed Dimensions: 22 1/2" H x 28" W x 1 3/4"D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.

Dimensions:
Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Federal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Silk,Embroidered,Needlepoint,Needlework
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: Archival framing with acid-free backing and UV glass by Rio Grande Custom Framing in August of 2023. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Reference Number:
Seller: F4581stDibs: LU909741190232

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