Rare American needlework of the Turner family coat of arms, probably Salem or Boston, MA, c. 1800-1810. Period frame. The design is based on the watercolor coat of arms made popular by the heraldry painters John Coles Sr. & Jr. Needlework coats of arms are quite rare. Examples are in Winterthur Museum and Historic Deerfield. Ht. 15 3/8"; W. 12 1/4" (overall).
PRICE: $3,800.