August Americana
Description:
Floral Flame-stitch Wallet, New England, 18th century, stitched with floral decoration against a green background and zigzag pattern in shades of red, blue, and green, opening to two pockets lined in blue wool cloth, green tape tie, ht. 4, wd. 8 in.
Provenance: Roger Bacon, Exeter, New Hampshire, April 1977.
Estimate $800-1,200
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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