Lot 16: Palm Leaf Cutter, and Needle Book

Lot 16: Palm Leaf Cutter, and Needle Book

Maple with brass hinged holder, and row of tiny brass blades, yellow tag taped on back “#270 Tool for cutting straw for palm leaf for bonnets, needle book covers, etc., N.F. New Lebanon” (N.F. – North Family), 5 3/4″ l; Woven palm leaf needle book with kid leather trim, and purple Shaker silk ribbon, 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ l; (ex. the Bissland collection – 1982, WHA, Pittsfield, MA).

Estimate $300 – 500

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Maple with brass hinged holder, and row of tiny brass blades, yellow tag taped on back “#270 Tool for cutting straw for palm leaf for bonnets, needle book covers, etc., N.F. New Lebanon” (N.F. – North Family), 5 3/4″ l; Woven palm leaf needle book with kid leather trim, and purple Shaker silk ribbon, 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ l; (ex. the Bissland collection – 1982, WHA, Pittsfield, MA).

Estimate $300 – 500