Country Americana
Description:
Cornucopia Needlework by Cornelia Van Alstyne and a Wedding Pillow Dated 1812, the needlework with tulips, roses, and blue flowers emanating from a cornucopia, the wedding pillow with embroidered flowers and initials in sequins "ER" and "CR," ht. 12 in.
Estimate $400-600
pillow exhibits some minor tattering and some wear to the corners. The embroidery is with minor losses towards the edges of the linen backing
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Keywords
Cornelia Van AlstyneCarly Babione
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