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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Crewelwork Apron

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$2,091$1,700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2922MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Crewelwork Apron, 18th century, the front embroidered with worsted wool threads forming flowers, a bird and a lion, bordered with light blue silk tape and lined with linen, (imperfections),ht. 25, wd. 24 in.
Estimate $400-600

Areas of thread and border tape loss particularly along lower edge, stain at lower left corner.


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