American Furniture & Decorative Arts
08-14-201008-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
2509Marlborough
August 14, 2010 03:00 PM
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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Beaded Linen and Silk Reticule, "Hannah Haws's work 1837," the reticule composed of very small glass beads sewn onto linen, beaded with hearts, birds, and geometric designs on one side, and hearts, a potted plant, and birds on the reverse, vestiges of silk lining, 7 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
The beadwork is sound, none missing or loose. The silk lining and covering the drawstring area is mostly gone.