Lot 221: Sister’s Kerchief

Estimate: $400 – $600

Pink dyed silk, with light blue and mauve border edging, finely sewn, (note: silk was first produced in South Union, KY in 1822 after raising the silkworms and growing the necessary Mulberry trees, and then sold to the Eastern Shaker communities), 35″ sq, (ex. Mr. and Mrs. R. Belfit collection).