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Lot 74
Sale 1156 - Spring Fashion & Accessories
Mar 14, 2023
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 -
600
Price Realized
$441
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Sets of Palmer Family Sheets Embroidered with "BMHP" & "PP", 19th Century
This lot contains two sets of sheets, totally nine items. The first set of sheets feature the initials "PP" and an embroidery style that suggest they were used by Potter Palmer I. The second set of sheets feature the initials "BMHP" for Bertha Matilde Honore Palmer. Both sets of sheets come directly from the family.
THE FIRST - SET ONE
This lot contains 3 items: one large sheet, two pillow cases. All embroidered with PP motif and a thistle pattern surrounded by extensive drawnwork.
1 sheet: 90" x 104"
2 pillow cases: 33" x 33"
THE SECOND - SET TWO
This lot contains six items: four pillow cases and two large sheets.
THE FIRST
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BMHP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE SECOND
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BMHP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE THIRD
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE FOURTH
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE FIFTH
White cotton bed sheet with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 92"
Width: 125"
THE SIXTH
White cotton bed sheet with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 92"
Width: 125"
THE FIRST
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BMHP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE SECOND
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BMHP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE THIRD
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE FOURTH
White cotton pillow case with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern, large scalloped trim, and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 32"
Width: 32"
THE FIFTH
White cotton bed sheet with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 92"
Width: 125"
THE SIXTH
White cotton bed sheet with eyelet embroidery in circular pattern and "BHMP" embroidered motif.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 92"
Width: 125"
This lot is located in Chicago.