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Lot 56

Pennsylvania needlework group of sewing articles

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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Important Chester County, Pennsylvania needlework grouping of sewing articles, ca. 1785, made by Hannah Darlington, each piece bearing the maker's name or initials, including a rollup sampler pinball dated 1785, initialed HD, with potted tulips and flowers, a vibrant flame stitch wallet inscribed HD 1785, an intricate flame stitch rollup pin case inscribed H. Darlington 1787, and a cross stitch silk and wool on linen sampler with floral border inscribed Hannah Darlington work this in 1785, 17" x 15". Provenance: Purchased from Vernon Gunnion in 2003 as a Christmas present from Trish to Don.

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Condition

Overall very good condition. Pinball and pin case have a couple small losses.

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