19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2037
Assorted Linen and Textiles, comprising a Bessbrook Power Loom Manufacture 1876 Patent Banner, woven for the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876 to celebrate the centenary of the signing of the declaration of independence in Philadelphia, it features a scene from Benjamin West’s famous depiction of the Quaker William Penn (1644-1718) signing a peace treaty with the Native Americans, flanked by two American flags and ‘The Only Treaty Never Ratified By An Oath and Never Broken’ quote below. Worked in cream within a greek key border, 216cm by 325cm, stamped towards one corner in black 'EKB 1876',
a white damask table cloth, assorted hand worked and machine lace trims including Maltese in black and cream, collars, lace stole, baby bonnets etc
(three boxes)
Sold for £380
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 19th Aug, 2023
The sale will include the first part of 'Americana Dreams: The Peter Leathers Collection', a unique private collection of 1950s menswear and accessories. The collection was put together over a life time by Peter Leathers, a fashion designer, jewellery maker and guitarist from West Yorkshire, and the sale will be a must-visit for any vintage fans.
A range of guitars, radios, ephemera and more will be on offer in the Scientific and Musical Instruments Sale on 27th September.
Alongside a wide offering of period, vintage and modern designer costume in the sale are further notable lots including a late 19th century rocking horse, a 17th century band sampler and unusual 19th century quilts and a range of Louis Vuitton luggage.
Viewing
Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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