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Sampler Dated 1787
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Pre 1800 item# 835050 (stock# 8230)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$1,200.00
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A earlier needlework sampler exercising the alphabet, the Lord's prayer and a poetic sentiment about momento mori. Signed "Ellennor Whitehouse" and dated 1787. Site of the sampler is 12 1/4X 8 1/4". Been re-framed in an antique-like ebonized and gilt frame and conserved. Damage to the sampler is repaired sympathetically , middle right side, upper left corner and lower middle and right side.
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Carved African Vessel
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Pre 1970 item# 796007 (stock# 8225)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$235.00
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A carved and painted vessel of African origin, 12" in height and about 8 1/2" round. The hollowed out vessel makes a good jardinière, supported by four legs and a round base, all carved form a single piece of soft wood. Maybe less than 50 years old, since most wood African artifacts do not survive well in their moist, humid environments.
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