$1,875
Flame-stitch Wallet with Sewing Case Inside, America, 18th century, the silk flame-stitch in shades of red, blue, green, and yellow opening to three compartments lined in green silk, the flap initialed "MAH"; the small needle case attached to the wallet by a silk cord, similarly stitched, opening to a single compartment and woolen needle cloth, wallet ht. 4, wd. 5 1/4 in. Note: An 1875 dated note in the wallet reads "The work of a School-girl/done/in the year 1799/by Mary Ann Hunting." Estimate $400-600 Scattered small spots of thread loss, mostly at the corners, but otherwise is in good overall condition. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-08-03
