American, late 18th century, possibly Connecticut, large tree with snake over pair of birds and other small animal and floral motifs, stitched "Elizabeth Adkins Ended/This work in the tenth year of her age 1766", floral vine border, silk on linen, 17 x 12-1/2 in. (sight); modern gilt wood frame, tears and losses to silk ground, fading, foxing, grime, especially at edges, fabric backing. Provenance: Private Collection, Knoxville, Tennessee tears and losses to silk ground, fading, foxing, grime, especially at edges, fabric backing