Wool Needlework Wallet

Description:

Wool Needlework Wallet, "TIMOTHY MANN 1771," double-folding pocketbook with dividers worked in multicolored wool yarns in the Irish stitch in a zigzag variation pattern, edged with green woven wool twill tape, the divided interior lined with green glazed wool, the name and date "TIMOTHY MANN 1771" stitched on one edge; the wallet accompanied by five articles: an original document addressed to Timothy Mann Esqr., announcing his appointment to "Major of the fourth Regiment in the first Division of the Militia in this Commonwealth comprehending the County of Suffolk," dated January 18, 1787, signed by James Bowdoin, the "Governour of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts"; a small paper with an embossed seal centered with the name "MANN" and several first names of many generations of male Mann family members; a small paper inscribed "Timothy Mann II 1771-1857"; another piece of paper inscribed "Timothy Mann Jr. Born 1771 in this house"; and a small photo reproduction of a gentleman labeled "Timothy Mann Jr.," (stitch losses),the wallet folded is 4 3/8 x 9 in.

Note: It is unclear weather this wallet originally belonged to Timothy Mann (b. 1747, Walpole, Massachusetts, d. 1843) or his son Timothy Mann Jr. (b. 1771, Walpole, Massachusetts, d. 1857),but it is apparent that Timothy Jr. owned the wallet at some point. The elder Timothy Mann served in the Revolutionary War and resided in Walpole, Massachusetts with his wife Elizabeth (Parker). Their original house, built c. 1771, still stands on Neponset Street. He also operated a woolen mill in the outbuildings on his property which was located along the Neponset River.
Estimate $800-1,200

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