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Fri, May 15, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 172

Benjamin Franklin and George Washington Textile

Estimate: $300 - $500

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probably British for the American market, late 18th century, printed cotton "Apotheosis of Franklin" repeating pattern, depicts Washington in a chariot and Indian Princess under top image of Liberty with Franklin holding a banner, remnants of red printed dye at bottom, 45 x 30-1/2 in.Provenance: A Virginia Institution

Condition

originally printed in red, mostly discolored, extensive wear, tacking holes at borders and small tears
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