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Fine Art & Decorative Works, Day 1

Fri, Sep 11, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Sun, Sep 13, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Lot 96

1840 Church and House Sampler

Estimate: $400 - $600

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American, circa 1840, large flower pot between white church and house, "Wrought by Sarah L Howes in the 11th year of her age May 3rd 1840", stitched below seven bands of letters and numbers, silk on linen, 15 x 17 in. (sight), modern frame fading, scattered repairs, minor losses, appears to be remounted on new backing, not examined our of frame. Provenance: Collection of James E. and Jane Mulkin, Bessemer, Alabama

Condition

fading, scattered repairs, minor losses, appears to be remounted on new backing, not examined our of frame