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Sat, Jul 14, 2018 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1017

1819 Seaside Needlework

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

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British, circa 1819, fine embroidery depicting a seaside farm and church with animals in the pasture, British sailing vessel in background, 10 line religious verse and "Mary Whittaker's Work 1819" within floral cartouche top register, floral vine border, silk on linen, 19-1/2 x 18-1/2 in., (sight); later gilt frame

Condition

fading, browning of linen, possible water stains to lower border