Sale 9425
London, South Kensington
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2 July 2002
Price realised
GBP 3,290
Estimate
A charming woolwork picture, depicting a busy street scene, a flower stall, chestnut seller, chimney sweep, bread and milk cart in the foreground, shop fronts and a 'Stars and Stripes' flag in the background--19 x 21¾in. (48 x 55.5cm.), dated on the reverse 1892 and inscribed A. ? Age 16, Southern United States, in original painted frame See Illustration
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