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IMPORTANT AMERICAN SCHOOL GIRL SILK AND WATERCOLOR NEEDLEWORK BY JANE GERRISH, NEWBURYPORT, MASS.

Silk, watercolor with wool chenille needlework depicting the Goddess of Liberty, based on the P. Cinceria Mezzotint “America” published in London: August 14, 1801. Inscription on back “Worked by Jane Gerrish, aged 15 in 1809 A.D. at Newburyport, Mass. Information regarding the lineage accompanies the lot. Housed in a frame with black and gold reverse painted glass, having an oval window. SIZE: Site: 11-1/2″ x 9″, Overall: 17″ x 14”. CONDITION: Some losses in watercolor area, needlework is very good with consistent softness of color. 50893-9 (4,500-5,500) – Lot 2115

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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