Property of a Delaware Couple

Two Fine American Flame Stitch Needlework Pocketbooks, the larger pocket by Hannah Painter (b. 1751), The larger dated 1763

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January 24, 06:39 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

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Property of a Delaware Couple

Two Fine American Flame Stitch Needlework Pocketbooks

the larger pocket by Hannah Painter (b. 1751)

 The larger dated 1763


The smaller pocket with initials HK; the larger pocket with stitched initials HP above date 1763. The larger pocket housing two inscribed notes: Hannah Painter was born 1751 - 12 years old when she worked this pocket-book - it now being 142 years old - E.D. Cain; second note Found among my grand-mother Hannah Baily Dickinson's things - Elizabeth D. Cain.


Height of larger 4 in. by Width 5 1/4 in.

Possibly Hannah Baily Dickinson to Elizabeth D. Cain