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FRANCIS GURNEY, REV. WAR OFFICER,
FRANCIS GURNEY, REV. WAR OFFICER, ALS, 1790 Francis Gurney (1738-1815, served in French & Indian War, Revolution, and Whiskey Rebellion) ALS as Lt. Col. of the 6th battalion, Pennsylvania Militia, to Major Samuel Hodgden, another militia officer, dated at Philadelphia, May 7, 1790, concerning an upcoming militia "field day." 1 p., 4to, with integral cover sheet, carried outside the mail. The paper watermarked "Brandywine," a product of Thomas Gilpin's paper mill founded near Wilmington in 1787.
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A Mary McFadden Black Fortuny Pleat
A Mary McFadden Black Fortuny Pleat Gown black lace and lurex sleeves and embellishment at bodice and hips. Labeled: Mary McFadden / Sara Fredericks.
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G. Howard Hodge wide-brimmed hat
G. Howard Hodge wide-brimmed hat
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STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF A GENTLEMAN
STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF A GENTLEMAN in green coat striped cravat and sash and pink breeches holding a basket of fruit under his left arm on a naturalistic base - h:14 in.
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948) , "Gena", 2005, ed. 2/10, "L", 1999, ed. 12/25 and "Waiting", 2005, 3 silver gelatin photographs, one pencil-signed, titled, dated and edition en verso, one pencil-signed, dated and edition en verso, one unsigned, from The Spirit & The Flesh, Radius Books, Santa Fe, 24 in. x 20 in. to 20 in. x 24 in., unframed. (3 pcs.)
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948), "Heidi", 2005, ed. 5/10, "Untitled" and "Ana", 2005, ed. 2/10, 3 gelatin silver photographs, 2 pencil-signed, titled, dated and edition en verso, one unsigned, sheets 24 in. x 20 in., unframed. (3 pcs.)
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R. Guttner
R. Guttner
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948) , "Alejandria", 2005, ed. 3/10, "Sasha", 2005, ed. 3/10 and "Cocodrilo Bar", 2005, ed. 4/10, 3 gelatin silver photographs, each pencil-signed, titled, dated and edition en verso, sheets 24 in. x 20 in. to 20 in. x 24 in., unframed. (3 pcs.)
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TWO STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES one a
TWO STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES one a girl with flowers in her apron and a goat to one side - her companion with tartan scarf holding a crook a ram to one side (2) - h:13 in.
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Framed 1790 document, "Philad May
Framed 1790 document, "Philad May 7th 1790, Dear Sir, Monday the 10th instant being field day the Battalion will parade at three o'clock on the green at the lower end of third street in the district of southwark, you will be pleased to direct your drum & fife to attend and beat round the district in company with those of the other Companies, early in the morning. Infantry to take and the Cawlers as nothing can be attempted by the battalion the Infantry shall not be detained but a little time." I am Sin you most abt servt Frans Gurney Lt Col 6th Batt Ph Major Hodgden", 12" x 9-3/4" overall
Francis Gurney (1738-1815), a native of Bucks County, Pa., served in the French and Indian War, and as a colonel with Pennsylvania troops during the Revolution. After the war he became a merchant in Philadelphia and for a time was warden of the post of Philadelphia, a Philadelphia alderman, and a member of the city council (Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, 47 (1923), 175-76).
After the war, Gurney returned to Philadelphia where he began his career as a merchant. During the American Revolution, he donated heavily to the cause both monetarily and in military service. He served as a captain with the Grenadier Company, 3rd Regiment, Philadelphia Militia, and was later promoted to lieutenant colonel. He resigned his commission on October 22, 1777 after a failure to receive an expected promotion. Gurney served throughout the remainder of the war and its aftermath in civilian offices.
In 1794 he was in command of the 1st Regiment of the Philadelphia Brigade with the rank of colonel. Apparently Gurney had considerable difficulty maintaining discipline among his troops, for Washington wrote Hamilton, 26 Oct., on his way back to Philadelphia, that "I heard great complaints of Gurney's Corps (& some of the Artillery) along the road to Strasburgh. . . . In some places, I was told they did not leave a plate, a spoon, a glass or a knife; and this owing, in a great measure I was informed, to their being left without Officers. At most if not all the encampments, I found the fences in a manner burnt up. I pray you to mention this to Govr. Mifflin" (Library of Congress: Hamilton Papers). In 1799, he was promoted to Brigadier General.
In addition to his other civic and military duties, Gurney served on the Board of Trustees of Dickinson College from 1798 until his death. He was often entrusted with College business in Philadelphia and Washington, D. C. Francis Gurney died on May 25, 1815.
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A Mary McFadden Multicolor Gown
A Mary McFadden Multicolor Gown Fortuny-style pleating in pastel colors with a turquoise braided belt. Labeled: Mary McFadden Collection I. Size P.
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A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURAL
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURAL SPILL VASES modeled as a gallant in feathered hat standing beside a vase on pedestal his companion in loose cloak on oval bases; together with a pair of figures of gardeners on gilt-enriched scroll bases (4)
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PENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD
PENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD COVERLETPennsylvania Jacquard coverlet inscribed Fanny Hoover LTWP 1838 , 93" x 82". Provenance: The Collection of Jeffrey Gorrin & Susan Fetterolf.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Fraying to one end with applied cloth edge.
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948) , "Man in Field with Light Streaks, Parks, Louisiana", 2000, ed. 1/25, "Morning Payloader and Millworker, Patoutville, Louisiana", 1996, ed. 2/25, 2 silver gelatin photographs, each pencil-signed, dated, titled and edition en verso , 24 in. x 20 in. and 20 in. x 24 in., unframed. (2 pcs.)
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Taffy Besley (Australia) Holding
Taffy Besley (Australia) Holding a Chicken ?1982Porcelain; ht. 1.25 dia 17 in.Shown: Introductions Garth Clark Gallery LA 1982. Daniel Jacobs and Derek Mason Collection
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G.A.R. 24th Encampment badge
G.A.R. 24th Encampment badge Anderson, Indiana, 1903; delegate bar, celluloid pinback with Chief Anderson, plated five point embossed veteran\'s star, satin flag ribbon from Whitehead and Hoag. 8 1/2\"H. Good condition
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948), "Backyard, Franklin, Louisiana", 1990, ed. 1/25, "Smokey Sky in Patoutville", 1999, ed. 2/25 and "Smokey Swamp, Patoutville, Louisiana", 2000, ed. 1/25, 3 silver gelatin photographs, each pencil-signed, titled, dated and edition en verso, sheets 24 in. x 20 in. to 20 in. x 24 in., unframed. (3 pcs.)
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STAFFORDSHIRE PITCHER. In the
STAFFORDSHIRE PITCHER. In the form of a Spaniel sitting up he wears a gilt colllar and tri-corner hat. 11 1/4'' h.
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Kerri McCaffety (Louisiana,
Kerri McCaffety (Louisiana, Contemporary) "Napoleon", colored photograph, 8" x 6", signed and dated "Kerri McCaffety '95" lower right, titled lower left. Framed.
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Burke-Amey tapestry-stripe
Burke-Amey tapestry-stripe gown 1970s Long-sleeve double-breasted vertical stripe earth tone gown with fitted bodice, round neckline, large rhinestone bauble buttons, full skirt pleated at waist and with Wedgwood-blue satin sash at waist and matching cuffs. Labeled "Burke-Amey / New York." Brown Striped satin gown, good condition: B36 W 26 H very full L
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Allen Stringfellow (American
Allen Stringfellow (American 1923-2004) Road to the Capitol ink and gouache on paper signed Stringfellow (lower right) 28 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches.
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4 vols. Townsend, George Alfred,
4 vols. Townsend, George Alfred, "Gath": Tales of The Chesapeake. New York: American News Company, 1880. 1st ed. 12mo, orig. pictorial red cloth; moderate edge wear, moderately dust soiled. Frontis. Front free endpaper detached. Slightly toned. Wright 5543. * The Entailed Hat. New York: Harper, 1884. 1st ed. 12mo, orig. gilt-pictorial blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine;light edge wear. Sound, generally bright copy. Of kidnapping free Negros & selling them as slaves. Wright 5540; Blockson 5218. * Another copy of the preceding, 1st ed., orig. gilt-pictorial olive cloth; edge wear, other light to moderate wear, some spotting to endpapers. * Another copy of the preceding, 1st ed., orig. gilt-pictorial blue cloth; rather scuffed & edge worn, ex-library copy, labels & markings on endpapers & spine, some internal spotting.
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Alfred Heber Hutty (Charleston,
Alfred Heber Hutty (Charleston, South Carolina, 1877-1954), "Morning Gossips", 1950, drypoint etching on paper, signed lower right "Alfred Hutty", 2-1/8 x 2-15/16 in. (plate), 3 x 4 in., (page), modern gilt wood frame,
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A Staffordshire Bust of George
A Staffordshire Bust of George Washington mid-19th c.
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M. SWEENEY (AMERICAN, CONTEMPORARY)
M. SWEENEY (AMERICAN, CONTEMPORARY) 16 ¾"H x 20" x 10 ¼" Terracotta sculpture of a bird with a man's head, charcoal glaze, not signed. Provenance: Daniel M. Fawcett Estate private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948), "Homer with Shovel", 1987, artist proof, "Homer Foggy Morning, Patoutville, Louisiana", 1986, ed. 2/25, 2 gelatin silver photographs, both pencil-signed, dated, titled and edition en verso, sheets 24 in. x 20 in., unframed. (2 pcs.)
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Frances Gearhart (1869-1958
Frances Gearhart (1869-1958 Pasadena CA) Cactus in a Desert Landscape
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948), "Smoke, Patoutville, Louisiana", 2000, ed. 2/25, "Jet Streams Through Burning Cane", 1999, ed. 3/25 and "Sunset Burning Cane #2 Patoutville", 2007, ed. 4/25, 3 silver gelatin photographs, each pencil-signed, titled, dated and edition en verso, sheets 24 in. x 20 in. to 20 in. x 24 in., unframed. (3 pcs.)
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Early William Moorcroft ManIntyre
Early William Moorcroft ManIntyre Pewter Lidded Jug in Gesso Faience design
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STEVE MCCURRY, AFGHAN GIRL,
STEVE MCCURRY, AFGHAN GIRL, LITHOGRAPH SIGNEDSteve McCurry (American, b. 1950), Afghan Girl (Sharbat Gula), offset lithograph in colors, signed lower right in black marker. Unframed approx. 24" x 20".
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GEOFFREY BEENE CHAMPAGNE COLORED
GEOFFREY BEENE CHAMPAGNE COLORED ONE-SHOULDERED EVENING GOWN. Lurex fabric; bias-cut; gathered at the shoulder
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DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY
DEBBIE FLEMING CAFFERY (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA)Debbie Fleming Caffery (American/Louisiana, b. 1948) , "Hugging", 1996, ed. 9/25, "Irma", 2000, ed. 12/15 and "Primping", 1994, ed. 15/25, 3 gelatin silver photographs, each pencil-signed, titled, dated and edition en verso, from The Spirit & The Flesh, Radius Books, Santa Fe, sheets 24 in . x 20 in., unframed. (3 pcs.)
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Staffordshire girl on the back of
Staffordshire girl on the back of and hugging a standing black and white spaniel 19th c. 9"h.
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Frederic Gruger illustration
Frederic Gruger illustration (Frederic Rodrigo Gruger, Pennsylvania, 1871-1953), woman hiding in brush, illustrated in W.D. Edwards, "Indians at McClennan's", The Saturday Evening Post , May 9, 1936, signed lower left "FRG", graphite and wash on card, 14-1/8 x 11-1/2 in.; modern wood frame, both frames with abrasions . Inscriptions in margins, light toning, taped at edges; frame with abrasions. The Estate of the Late Margaret D. Gruger, Anderson, South Carolina
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Kathy Goff (American, 20th Century)
Kathy Goff
(American, 20th Century)
Kestrel, 1993
gouache
signed Kathy Caddick Goff and dated (lower left)
14 x 20 inches
The Laumeister Collection from The Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont