The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
Two Very Fine Needlework Pocketbooks, Southeastern Pennsylvania, 18th Century
Auction Closed
January 23, 10:36 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Two Very Fine Needlework Pocketbooks
Southeastern Pennsylvania
18th Century
Comprising of an Irish stitched wool on silk pocketbook with the initials DL over the date 1762, as well as a pictorial needlework pocketbook with angels on each side of the exterior and the initials BCG on the interior with a leaping stag and two colorful birds.
Length 6 3/4 in.
BCG wallet:
Francis Brinton, West Chester, Pennsylvania;
Joe Kindig, Jr., York, Pennsylvania;
Esther Shelley, Oley, Pennsylvania;
Vernon Gunnion Antiques, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Francis Brinton, West Chester, Pennsylvania;
Joe Kindig, Jr., York, Pennsylvania;
Esther Shelley, Oley, Pennsylvania;
Vernon Gunnion Antiques, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.