$4,680
Early bargello needlework Bible cover , with flame stitch spine and eagle on back and bird on front, inscribed "W Everinsham" on spine, inscribed on inside back cover "James Overingham his book 1753", 15 1/2" x 10 1/2". For reference and example, see Schiffer, Historical Needlework of Pennsylvania , pg. 123; and Swan, Winterthur Guide to American Needlework , pg. 54. Provenance: Herbert Schiffer 1959.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2007-04-21