Frye Family Coat of Arms
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Frye family
(American)
EmbroidererEmbroidered by
Unknown
Date1800-1820
MediumEmbroidery; silk thread on satin-woven silk ground
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 15 3/8 x 12 3/8in. (39.1 x 31.4cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1985.41.0
DescriptionFrye family coat of arms worked in shades of medium and light blue, blue-green, pink, black, tan, khaki, and cream silk threads on a cream satin-woven silk ground, using a satin stitch and other stitches. At the top, a black eagle with outstretched wings sits atop a knight's helmet. This is flanked by coiled red flowers and leaves on a blue-green vine. Below the helmet is a shield-shaped device containing three horses on a field of green. The shield is flanked by leaves on a fine. Beneath the shield are three banners containing the words "BY THE", "NAME OF", and "FRYE"; these words are made in black silk thread. The embroidery is hand-stitched on satin-woven cream colored satin (now creased and shattered). The satin is whip-stitched at the edges to a plain-woven linen ground.
Stitches: The principal stitch on the sampler is satin; it also includes encroaching satin.
Condition: The ground is badly shattered and creased. The silk threads are faded. The backing is yellowed and stained.
Stitches: The principal stitch on the sampler is satin; it also includes encroaching satin.
Condition: The ground is badly shattered and creased. The silk threads are faded. The backing is yellowed and stained.
Status
Not on view
