08-11-201308-11-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Canvaswork Pocketbook

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$2,040$1,700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2669MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Canvaswork Pocketbook, America, c. 1794, envelope-shaped pocketbook with flap closure worked in the Irish stitch in a zigzag pattern in shades of green, red, blue, black, yellow, and violet, with stitched owner's name and date "William B. Property 1794," vivid pink glazed wool lining and red twilled wool tape edging and wrapped closure, (minor losses),folded dimensions 4 3/4 x 8 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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