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Rare early miniature wallpaper covered box in blue.

Exceptional miniature 19th century New England wallpaper covered box in blue.  Hand sewn paperboard box covered in a lovely paper. A rare size; in excellent condition.
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19th century painted New England trade sign

19th century General Store Trade Sign.  No two general store signs were alike, as each advertised its specific array of goods that were sold there.  This particular shop offered an interesting array of fresh and homemade provisions. 
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19th century appliqued and embroidered potholders

Two ca. 1840 closely related appliqued and embroidered potholders (they’re sisters, not twins).  Clearly created by a talented artist, both pieces are thoughtfully designed for visual impact and as a display for the maker’s skills. 
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19th century appliqued and embroidered table cover

Appliqued table cover ca. 1835-1840.  Delicate floral patterns in pink and cream are appliqued onto a background of attractively placed wool squares in black, brown, and dark blue with the original black fringe along all the edges.
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19th century pastel portrait attr. to James Martin

19th century pastel portrait attributed to James Martin.  James Martin was an English artist who was active in the mid-Atlantic states from 1794 to1820.
Examples of his works are rare, and have been exhibited at the Florence Griswold Museum and the RISD Museum.
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Rare Bergen County NJ slide lid box

Rare and wonderful 18th century slide lid box has excellent form, surface, condition, and rarity.  Pine and cherry, constructed with rose head nails, with a warm red wash surface.  Carved from one piece of wood, the backboard of the box features a lollipop handle that echoes the one on the lid, and a unique ¾ circle shaped handle.
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19th century trade sign "Pressed Hay", ca. 1845-1850,

19th century “Pressed Hay” trade sign, ca.  1845-1850, most likely from a farmstead that sold hay in pressed bales. 
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early American watercolor ca. 1820 of a young girl in a peaceful, bucolic scene.

This watercolor ca. 1820 shows a peaceful scene set on the grounds of a wealthy estate.  A charming piece in excellent condition; conservation framed in what appears to be its original green painted frame.  Provenance:  Edith Halpert, Downtown Gallery, New York; Isabel Carleton Wilde Folk Art More . . .

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