Sold for:
$889
$889
Small Silk Needlework Pocketbook, "Lucy Smith/Athol," Massachusetts, 19th century, rectangular, with a single flap fastened with a brass snap, stitched with silk threads on a linen ground, one panel and the flap stitched with geometric floral patterns and borders, the back panel stitched with Lucy's name and town, lined with peach-colored silk with machine stitches, (imperfections), 2 1/2 x 4 in. The flap is faded and the hidden spot where the snap is on the flap,fading, minor stitch wear, snap is later.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-08-12
