Elizabeth Eaton Burton

David Rago, Lambertville, New Jersey
Acquired from the above by the present owner

The Ideal Home: The History of Twentieth-Century American Craft 1900-1920, American Craft Museum, New York, October 21, 1993-February 15, 1994

Janet Kardon, ed., The Ideal Home: The History of Twentieth-Century American Craft 1900-1920, exh. cat., American Craft Museum, New York, 1993, p. 187 (for the present lot illustrated)

Overall in very good condition. The suede with some scattered surface scratches, marks, and minor areas of discoloration, consistent with age and gentle use. The largest mark and area of discoloration are both located to the reverse of the cover, measuring approximately 1 inch in length and 5/8 x ½ inch, respectively. The copper with some minor areas of oxidation, consistent with age and gentle use, and the metal section to the upper left of the text with slight lifting from the suede surface. The interior silk lining intact with some fraying to the top and bottom edges. The tip of the suede bookmark directly beneath the clasp has detached, not visually distracting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.