Embroidered Quilt with Portrait of US President Warren G. Harding

American bluework embroidered quilt, circa 1923–1930, featuring a portrait of President Warren G. Harding, identified in embroidery as “President Harding,” surrounded by an extensive array of pictorial motifs including birds, cats, dogs, deer, horses, flowers, foliage, children, toys, a crescent moon, and other naturalistic and whimsical imagery. Worked in blue outline embroidery on white cotton with a pale blue border and corner accents. Harding died August 2, 1923, suggesting the presidential portrait represents a posthumous memorial or commemorative reference. A noteworthy example of early 20th-century American bluework and political/memorial textile art. Measures 71 x 56 inches. With staining and discoloration consistent with age and use.