Cigarette Box

The scrimshaw by Harald Herglotz, Smith & Smith

Box 1950-1958; Scrimshaw 1980-2000

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String Star quilt, blue stripping
Tall wine goblet with a burgundy bowl, the exterior partially covered with a textured white glass, the lip with two intentional chips from which burgundy-colored glass drips emerge and run down the bowl, the long stem descends into an open burgundy and white flower-like form with similar glass drips and linear threads that spiral to the foot, which is round and of clear glass.
Double sided quilt of old printed and plain woven cotton fabrics, on one side the "Four Ts" pattern comprised of a grid of squares each with a pattern of four Ts that connect at the base of each letter, in floral and geometric-patterned fabrics along with plaids and leafy designs; the other side in the "Sampler" pattern with a grid of squares each with a different pattern inside in seersucker, gingham and stripes in shades of blues, reds and browns, along with polka dots, paisley and lots of plaids, the edging partially missing.