26th May, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2145
 

2145

An Early 19th Century Cotton Coverlet, comprising a central square enclosing a small sampler to the centre depicting Adam and Eve, worked by Martha Curchin, dated 1826, within a zig zag appliqué frame, surrounded by flowers and animal appliqués, then frames comprising diamond shapes and triangular patches to the border, on a cream ground cotton cloth incorporating a piece of utilitarian fabric, 210cm by 260cm,
Sally Cole Curchin, Age 13, Unframed Adam and Eve Sampler, with alphabet to the top within a floral border and decorative motifs, 34cm by 32cm
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There were numerous Curchins recorded around the Newark area, which was where the vendor purchased both coverlet and sampler. Lot 2144 comes from the same vendor.

Sold for £600
Estimated at £500 - £800


 

Several of the brown dyes have worn/perished, or with holes. Some staining and water damage towards the bottom of the coverlet, some areas of slight discolouration overall, some fading. Some brown 'burn?' marks visible to the reverse - see images, some modern patches added,

Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 26th May, 2023

Highlights include quilts from Cumbria, a private collection of late 19th and early 20th century quilts from Great Britain, the United States and Canada, and a good selection of dolls. Amongst the luxury designer goods is a selection of Louis Vuitton luggage, a collection of 1990s designer outfits, a variety of 20th century costume, and modern perfumes.

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