August Americana
Description:
Framed "Margret Doebler" Needlework Pocketbook, Mrs. Leah Meguier's School, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1818, the body with zigzag stitches, the ends with three lines of alphabet and stitched inscription "Margret Doebler her/pocketbook was Made/In Mrs Leah Meguier/school in Harrisburg/In The year 1818," open lg. 14 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
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
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.