Gold frame surrounds a beige background with two globes. The left globe shows the western hemisphere with North and South America. The right globe shows the eastern hemisphere with Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. A red banner across the top reads "WESTERN HEMISPHERE EASTERN". The frame has a black border around the beige background. The artist's name is displayed at the bottom of the frame. The frame is ornate with decorative molding. The color palette includes gold, beige, black, blue, and red. The globes have grid lines. There are floral designs in the top corners. The text at the bottom center appears to read "POLLY PLATT".
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1809
- Medium:
- Silk and chenille embroidery on silk
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 506 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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