Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2363Location: BostonDate / Time: April 28, 2007 10:00AM
Description:
Two Wool Needlework Coat of Arms Panels, mid to late 19th century, worked in wool yarns on a linen backing, the long panels each depicting seven round reserves with coats of arms and fleur-de-lis and sprigs on a red ground with looped and coiled rope border, (toning, one end frayed),9 ft. 8 in. x 14 1/2 in.
Note: A tag attached to one of the panels is inscribed "Embroidered by Rosalie Forbes born 1822-died 1894 (or 6)."
Estimate $300-500