Catherine Rutherford (1800-1869) Needlework Sampler Jefferson County, Virginia Silk on linen 1810 18” W x 33” H -? Nancy Mark Rutherford (1800-1869) worked this finely detailed sampler when she was only ten years of age. Nancy was the daughter of Van Rutherford...
“A New American Thirteen Inch Globe…” Engraved Gores Turned maple stand Wilson & Sons Albany New York 1825 James Wilson (1763-1855) was the first commercial globe maker in America. Starting out as a Vermont farmer, with assistance from Amos Doolittle and Jedediah...
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WALNUT SIDE CHAIR Alexandria, Virginia Circa 1780 36” H, 17.25”H at seat rail, 22” W, 18” D A significant group of chairs have been attributed to Alexandria shops based on family histories and specific structural and stylistic similarities. Among the characteristics...
Side Chair Walnut Petersburg, Virginia Circa 1790 20″W x 17″D x 37″H...
Fall Front Desk on Frame Walnut with mixed secondary woods Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Circa 1765 39″ W 22.5″ D 44.25″ H Retaining a fine old surface, and its original brasses, this early Philadelphia desk sits on Marlborough feet and features a...
