Lot of two East Tennessee Quilts. 1ST ITEM: East Tennessee pieced and applique quilt, star pattern, with cut corners. Worked in printed fabric on cream ground. Circa 1930's – 1940's. 32" x 77 1/2". 2ND ITEM: East Tennessee quilt all over pattern cloth with pinks, purples, and peach with a peach backing. 34 3/4" x […]

Alabama pink and white cotton quilt, 24 squares embroidered with scenes from The Bible including Abraham with Isaac on the altar, Samson and the lion, etc. 1 square is unembroidered. Approximately 69" x 68". Provenance: a handwritten note accompanying this quilt states that it was embroidered by 12 year old Wynelle Doggett while in 8th […]

Red, white, and blue hand stitched and pieced quilt inscribed "Miss Connor from Miss Bender" featuring a white field and blue four-pointed star with red diamond tips. Blue border with red binding. 77 1/2" H x 74" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition, […]

Alabama basket pattern quilt, pieced and appliqued cotton with 30 squares and a blue and gold border in shades of blue, gold and and brown. Machine stitched basket handles, other areas appear hand sewn. Approximately 80" x 68". Provenance: a handwritten note accompanying this quilt states that it was made by Emily A. Chastain of […]

Schoolgirl needlework sampler, alphabet over six rows of various motifs including two buildings (possibly schools), cornucopia, vases of flowers, man, woman with vase on head, wreaths, and fountain. Unsigned, in a later frame. 21-1/2" x 22-1/2" sight, 25" x 26" framed. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection; acquired by consignor from the estate auction of actress Bette […]

Large applique wall hanging, divided into four quadrants by red and white zig zag border, each quadrant hand-stitched with four Indian warriors shooting arrows. The Indian figures are detailed with embroidered accents to face, headdress, neck, and ankles, and each has a different facial expression. Red saw tooth border edge. Back of textile with feed […]

17 assorted thimbles, including 9 sterling, two (2) Royal Worcester artist signed, one (1) Coalport, two (2) cloisonne, one (1) metal with enamel, one (1) metal marked "Toledo" and one (1) brass colored metal. 1.34 troy oz. sterling wt. Condition: Overall in very good condition.

1ST ITEM: Woven round sweetgrass basket box with painted floral design, lined, with contents including 2 silk strawberry emerys, silk needlecase and pincushions, measuring tape and hooks. Box measures 8" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Box covered in paisley fabric (faded) with hinged lid. Includes contents related to needles: perforated paper lace wall pocket (damage and losses) […]

Leather or faux leather covered box with brass corner mounts, handle and latch, marked F. and Cie Paris, with fitted interior and contents including copper stencils, 4 ivory sewing tools, needles and brush, patterns, boxes of beading crystals, and yarn. Box measures 3-1/2"H x 10"W x 7"D. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa. Condition: […]

Collection of sterling silver and silverplated sewing implements dating from the late 19th to mid 20th century. Includes: 9 sterling thimbles (notable designs: 1 with cherubs, 1 with boy playing ball); two sterling thimble holder cases with hinged tops; 1 enameled sterling tool (area of damage to enamel); 1 sterling handled stilleto; leather purse with […]