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In center, two women holding a shield or crest, surrounded by various figures. Top center, the sun; to the left, a fruit tree and a woman holding a snake; to the right, a flowering vine and a woman holding a flower. Bottom center an old man leaning on a staff; to left a man and woman; to right a woman and two children under an arbor.

In center, two women holding a shield or crest, surrounded by various figures. Top center, the sun; to the left, a fruit tree and a woman holding a snake; to the right, a flowering vine and a woman holding a flower. Bottom center an old man leaning on a staff; to left a man and woman; to right a woman and two children under an arbor.

Featured Image: Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century; silk, metallic, glass; Frame H x W x D: 55.9 × 66 × 4.4 cm (22 × 26 × 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1974-100-3