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French Canadian Needlepoint on Linen “Racoon Hunt”, mid 18th Century, depicting a soldier, his horse and rifle in hand, having just shot a racoon from a tree. The soldier is wearing individualistic uniform with gaiters or spatterdashes just below his knee, and facial hair. Overall toning.

13 ¼ in. x 18 in. Overall 15 ½ in. x 20 ¾ in.

Provenance: Estate of Linda Loring, 4 Rays Court, Nantucket