Hand-carved 13 Star American Shield, 24 x 31 in., made from thick, heavy wood, probably pine, displaying a curvature. Hand-painted gesso coating. Stars are hand-carved on a blue background in the upper third, with red and white stripes on the lower portion. Unmarked as to carver or origin. Probably made for the 1876 Centennial. Ex Claude Harkins Collection.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000
The Claude Harkins Collection of Washingtonia and Other Historical Highlights