Lot 178
  • 178

A Brightly Colored Woolwork Floral Spray Sampler, American, 19th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • 24 by 24 inches
worked with brilliantly colored wool threads and stitches; on a moss-green wool ground; in what appears to be the original black-painted molded frame.

Condition

much brighter than image; small hole lower left; otherwise appears fine.
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