32 GEORGETOWN SAMPLER. American, early 19th century, silk on linen. Rows of alphabets separated by lines of decorative stitching over a pictorial panel of a landscape with buildings. signed “sarah Ann lipscomb Geo Town febru[ary] ....10]”. In a frame, 19”h. 14”w. Although many states have towns named Georgetown, few but the southern ones have families named lipscomb in the early 19th century. And there is the possibility this sampler is related to The Young ladies’ Academy in the District of Columbia. $600-$1,200
33 PRINT BY N. CURRIER. American, mid 19th century, hand colored lithograph. Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie C# 4754 (one of the Old Best 50). Pale blue coloring. In a frame, 14”h. 17”w. $250-$450
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34 CLASSICAL WORK STAND. American, 1820-1850, mahogany and poplar. figured veneer on the top and two drawers, elaborately carved legs ending in brass casters. Original finish and brasses. 31”h. 24”w. 18”d. ex Hank westfall. $250-$500 33
35 MULE CHEST. American, 1st half-19th century, poplar and pine. well over three drawers, with original brasses and snipe hinges, and old brown paint. 45.5”h. 39”w. 18.5”d. $400-$700
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TWO SAMPLERS. european sampler, early 19th century, silk on linen. Diminutive sampler bound in red silk ribbon with hanging loop. Rows of alphabets fill the upper portion, the lower is crowded with crowns. 7.75”h. 6”w., in a frame, 12”h. 10”w. and an American marking sampler, early 19th century, silk on linen signed “sarah marshall”. In a frame, 14”h. 10”w. $100-$300
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