August Americana
Description:
Rare Flame-stitch Wallet Depicting African American Figures, probably Massachusetts, mid-18th century, zigzag Irish stitch patterns in shades of green yellow and red, the inside lined with plum-colored glazed twill woven cloth, the edges with pink ribbon binding, laid stitch figure of an African American wearing a long red coat holding a tray with a wineglass on one side, and an African American woman in a long blue gown holding a brass hot water pot in one hand and a brass teapot in the other, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 5 5/8 in.
Provenance: Descended through the Lincoln family of Harwich, Massachusetts.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
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Keywords
Harwich, LincolnStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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