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Lot 585

New England Floral Embroidery

Estimate: $500 - $700

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circa 1783, intertwined blossoms displaying various embroidery techniques, stitched "E*C*AGE d*83" at bottom, sight 11 x 11-1/2 in.; stained wood frame, 13-1/2 x 14 in.ÿExhibited: Milwaukee Art Museum,ÿEarly Needlework, October 14, 1988-January 1, 1989 - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Condition

linen folded and tacked to wood strainer, linen ground with light staining (water damage?) at top border, two small stains lower right and overall toning and fading, (not removed from strainer); frame with minor abrasions