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Fri, Sep 22, 2006 09:00AM EDT
Lot 670

New Jersey silk on linen needlework, probably Burl

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
Unsold

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
New Jersey silk on linen needlework, probably Burlington County, inscribed "Eufemea Moore August 28th 1816", with large central floral tree over a manor house, flanked by willow trees, all within a meandering leaf and floral border worked in a variety of stitches in green, gold, blue, yellow, and tan, 20" x 16 1/2". For further information see Girlhood Embroidery by Ring, pgs. 476-486.

Condition

Overall very good condition. Staining around border and some in right center and along lower edge. Very minor stitch loss.