Framed embroidery piece

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  1. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Along with the George Washington crest, I found this piece of embroidery, framed at the same frame shop in NY. It appears to be very old. Does it look American? Why would someone pay to have it professionally framed....is it special? The piece measures 5 1/2" across. Thanks.

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    NewEngland, Jun 22, 2022
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It appears to be Chinese rank badge. Given shared gray fabric backing, obviously framed for the same home as your other item.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jun 22, 2022
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  3. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Debora. I had a suspicion that it was not American.
     
    NewEngland, Jun 22, 2022
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It's not the finest embroidery. I wouldn't think old, old (1920s perhaps?) and done in the manner of a rank badge. Let's see what others think.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jun 22, 2022
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree, it is Chinese and older. But it is not a rank badge or inspired by rank badges, which are square and have a bird or animal in the centre to signify the rank.
    It is simply a sweet embroidery of a peony and a sailboat (rock?), probably a souvenir.
     
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    Any Jewelry, Jun 23, 2022
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  6. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    I wondered if it was a pyramid. Thanks, AJ and Debora.
     
    NewEngland, Jun 23, 2022
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Any Jewelry. I stand corrected and apologize to NewEngland for the misinformation.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jun 23, 2022
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You're welcome Debora. We live and learn. All of us.;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 23, 2022
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Or better said... We live and learn (from you!)

    Debora
     
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  10. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    And from you.:)
     
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  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Ha! I wish.

    Debora
     
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  12. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    I am always amazed at your knowledge (both of you!) and grateful for the education.
     
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