Sold for:
$4,688

Flame-stitch Wallet and "Housewife" Sewing Case, America, 18th century, the wallet stitched in shades of yellow, green, and brown, with divided interior lined in pink linen; the sewing case stitched in shades of red, blue, green, and yellow in a bold flame and geometric pattern and embroidered "SE/1763," the interior with six silk pockets, wallet ht. 5, wd. 9 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.


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Date:
2020-08-03

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