August Americana
Description:
Needlework Wallet, America, dated 1766, stitched with floral decoration and geometric patterns against a green background, opening with four pockets with shaped flaps and "AB 1766," lined in fine green wool, with several mid-19th century receipts from members of the Merrit family, Port Chester, New York, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 6 3/4 in.
Provenance: Lillian Cogan, Farmington, Connecticut, October 1978.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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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
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