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Lot 677

Newport, Rhode Island silk on linen needlework sam

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold for
$8,190
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$500 $50
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$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
Newport, Rhode Island silk on linen needlework sampler, inscribed "Ruth Leach 1732", finely wrought with bands of verse and central band of stylized tulips, all within a tulip and line border done in shades of green, blue, yellow, red, and tan, 12" x 8 1/2". Provenance: Stephen and Carol Huber. For further information see Girlhood Embroidery by Ring, pgs. 173-177.

Condition

A couple small tears to edges, not into stitches. Overall excellent condition.