$770
Marguerite Davis (American, b. 1889) Two Christmas Designs for the Liberty Greeting Card Company: One Horse Open Sleigh and The Red Coach Both initialed "M.D." in pencil l.l. and inscribed "Liberty Greeting Card Company, Canton, Pa." in pencil on the reverse. Gouache and ink on paper, sizes to 8 3/4 x 12 5/8 in. (22.2 x 32.1 cm), framed. Condition: Glue stains to reverse. N.B. In 1926, Belmar Manufacturing Company in Canton, Pennsylvania, established the Liberty Greeting Card Company and operated the enterprise until 1934. Coach stamped "Property of/the Belmar Mfg. Co./Canton, Pa." Sleigh measures 8 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. Coach measures 8 3/4 x 12 5/8 in. Both works are trimmed to images size and hinged onto foamcore backing.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-05-18
