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Port of New York. Circa 1850.

A very rare American silk embroidery with water colour painted details worked by J.Murinne. The scene is based on a marine painting by the artist, Louis Augier, circa 1850 who did a number of studies of New York and was popular at this period.
Contained in a period maple maple frame with the original mount.

Framed Size: 57.5 cm (23 in) x 78 cm (31 in).