Sold for:
$2,015
$2,015
Carved Soapstone Memorial Inkwell and a Small Cloth Doll, found at the Kendrick House, Ipswich, Massachusetts (built 1665), the inkwell sides with carved name and date "Nat'l Osgood August 20th 1819," and trees, figure, skull, and a medallion, ht. 2 1/8; together with a small carved wood doll, with painted cotton gauze face, wearing a bonnet and shawl and black silk dress, (frayed, toned), ht. 3 7/8 in.; and a small note inscribed "Miss G. Preston/Present, Will my dear Sister accept of this little gift with the best wishes for her happiness from her sister Annie."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-08-14
