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Sat, Oct 3, 2020 10:00AM EDT
Lot 20

Embroidered Wall Pocket with Mermaid & Hearts

Estimate: $400 - $800

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Rare embroidered wall pocket with mermaid, anchor, pot of flowers and hearts. Maine, early 19th century. Exhibited Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, 1986 Literature: Lee Ellen Griffith The Tale of the Mermaid: An Essay on the Folklore and Mythology of the Mermaid, Accompanied by Illustrations of Objects from the Exhibition, pg. 14. L 9" W 3". Framed size H13-1/2" W 7". Collection of Jim and Nancy Glazer Please refer to this link for a high-res image. https://www.dropbox.com/s/c451y4qi6wjkltb/1081033_2.jpg?dl=0