$4,200
Wool Needlework Wallet, America, c. 1763, envelope-shaped pocketbook with flap closure and two dividers, worked in the Irish stitch in a lapped diamond pattern in shades of green, red, blue, brown, yellow, and violet, stitched lettering and date "GILES RUSSELL 1763 AE," with faded olive green and indigo glazed wool lining, and faded olive wool twill tape edging, (losses), folded dimensions 4 1/4 x 8 in. Note: Colonel Giles Russell was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, graduated with a law degree from Yale College and was admitted to the bar in Hartford. At some point, he moved to Stonington and from there was appointed Captain of fifty-five Connecticut and Rhode Island men in the expedition against Havana, c. 1762. Upon his return he married, and purchased the Edward Denison house where he practiced law and operated a tavern until being called to served in the French and Indian War, and later the Revolutionary War; he died from the affects of his service. He is buried in Road Cemetery in Stonington.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
