American Patriotic Sampler W Many Animal Motifs

Price: 2,650.

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This is one of the most colorful and interesting American needlework pieces I have seen. It is in it's original, rosewood veneered over pine, large frame. The frame measures 22 1/2" W X 26 1/2" H. The workpiece w/o the frame is 18"W X 22"H. It appears to me that the imagery is that of someone very much into farm animals, especially dogs. There are 5 depictions of canines! In addition there are deer, doves, honeybees, hogs, saddle horses with men to tend them also with dogs. And, there are also turkeys and crows. The centerpiece must be that special one, the beagle who appears to be Jo?. In addition there are many potted plants as well as trees in the imagery so well put together with a lovely wreath border. And there is a large barn and a home and a church. And, of great importance is an image, an interpretation, of the US Capitol building complete with American flags as it might have been from the 1830s or earlier. Is it signed? I believe it is AO and I think the date might be a school girls fun trick of making you think and using the letters IR. 3W. Just a guess. A fantastic piece of American folk art I am letting go.