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Fri, Jan 15, 2010 09:00AM EST
Lot 362

Large Philadelphia bargello stitch pocketbook date

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$6,435
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Large Philadelphia bargello stitch pocketbook dated 1775, inscribed John Pawling. Pawling was born on August 28, 1722 and grew up near the confluence of the Schuylkill River and Perkiomen Creek near Valley Forge. This area later became known as Pannepacker's? Mills, camp sight of Washington's army during the battle of Germantown. This pocketbook has descended directly in the family to the present owner, 5" h., 8 1/2" w.

Condition

Minor/moderate wear/losses.