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Jan 21, 2026
Crewel Embroidery Sewing Bag
Chester County, Pennsylvania, circa 1755
The crewel embroidery sewing bag has the initials "E. C." at the bottom center on the face of the bag. It is a rectangular in shape with an 8-inch vertical opening at the top center backing to put in unfinished work. The back is made from plain coarse linen and the front is finer weft-faced linen. The face is elaborately decorated with wool crewel-work embroidery. Eight fanciful flower motifs, three on the top, three on the bottom, and one on each side with a multicolored colored dog and bird in the center. The embroidered is in multiple shades of colors: red, pink, yellow, green, and blue, and red. The face and back of the bag are joined by a pale blue silk tape folded in half and at the top are two 1 ½ in loops to attach the bag to the waist. The bag is mounted in a contemporary frame.
Provenance:
Judy Lenett, Silver Spring Farm, Ridgefield, Connecticut;
Steven and Carol Huber, Lyme, Connecticut;
Private collector;
Steven and Carol Huber, Lyme, Connecticut
Sight: 26 x 24 1/2 in. (66 x 62.2 cm.), Frame: 27 1/4 x 26 in. (69.2 x 66 cm.)
Several scattered losses to blue trim. Scattered discoloration and foxing. Heavy losses in lower corners and along right edge. Lighter losses along top edge. Other scattered losses. Initialed “EC”. Colors are still fairly vibrant.
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.
Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.
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