#273

Superb Collection of Sewing Samples along with Gold-Plated Necessaire
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$800
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Comprising 4 1/2" leather cased necessaire with gold-plated scissors, thimble and needlecase, along with a collection of 30 handmade crocheted, knit, or tatted accessories for dolls, including purses, reticules, bibs, collars, dresses, sewing sacs, bonnets, and more, in a variety of colors and having silk and metal trim. Excellent condition ,the collection was likely the sample work of a talented seamstress. Circa 1880.