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early 19th century folk art watercolor young girl  with garland

19th century watercolor, ca. 1820.  In a setting that conveys affluence, a young girl holding a garland of flowers is sitting on a grassy lawn under a tree. A gentleman is standing behind and to the right of her.  Both are wearing the fashion styles of the period.  In the background is a large house with well maintained lawns, lush trees, and outbuildings.  

Jasper Miles portrait on wood panel

Jasper Miles (1782-1849), formerly known as Mr. Boyd, worked primarily in Pennsylvania and New York State.  He is known for his very fine portraits on wood panel. This is a portrait of an attractive young woman in profile against a medium toned solid grey background. 
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Jane Davis watercolor portrait

Watercolor portrait by Jane A. Davis; published in Three New England Watercolor Painters, pg. 52 & 53.  SOLD

silhouette ca. 1820 by William Chamberlain. Hollow-cut with pen and ink. Possibly original painted frame.

Silhouette, ca. 1820, attributed to William Chamberlain (1790 - 1860).  Hollow cut with pen and ink highlights and blue tie.  Chamberlain worked in New England during the 1820s, primarily NH and MA.  His works are recognized by "his added details of coiffure and costume." (A History of American Silhouettes, A Collector's Guide-1790-1840, Alice Van Leer Carrick, p. 121.)

18th century silhouettes in rare wallpaper covered frames

18th century silhouette in ink with blue highlights; rare wallpaper covered frames.
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17th century carved document  box, ex. Keene

Carved oak document or valuables box ca. 1650.  Well-developed carvings of fleur-de-lis and rosettes on all four sides of the box. The box is constructed with very tiny wrought nails.  The lock plate and hinges are secured with iron rose head rivets.
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early textile wool and linen blanket ex-Weld

Good early wool and linen blanket from the Paul and Margaret Weld Collection.  The tag from the Skinner Auction of their collection is still attached. This blanket has an oatmeal-colored background with dark brown stripes that are approximately ¼” wide and are spaced about an inch apart.  It is tightly woven, with a hand-sewn center seam, and embroidered initials in red thread. 

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