Lot 436: Marguerite Davis (American, b. 1889) Two Christmas Designs for the Liberty Greeting Card Company: One Horse Open Sleigh and The Red ...

Name: Marguerite Davis (American, b. 1889) Two Christmas Designs for the Liberty Greeting Card Company: One Horse Open Sleigh and The Red ...
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 549c015502

Est: $800 USD - $1,200 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMay 18, 2012

Item Overview

Description

Marguerite Davis (American, b. 1889)

Two Christmas Designs for the Liberty Greeting Card Company: One Horse Open Sleigh and The Red Coach
Both initialed "M.D." in pencil l.l. and inscribed "Liberty Greeting Card Company,
Canton, Pa." in pencil on the reverse.
Gouache and ink on paper, sizes to 8 3/4 x 12 5/8 in. (22.2 x 32.1 cm), framed.
Condition: Glue stains to reverse.

N.B. In 1926, Belmar Manufacturing Company in Canton, Pennsylvania, established the Liberty Greeting Card Company and operated the enterprise until 1934.

Artist or Maker

Marguerite Davis

Condition Report

Coach stamped "Property of/the Belmar Mfg. Co./Canton, Pa."
Sleigh measures 8 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.
Coach measures 8 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.

Both works are trimmed to images size and hinged onto foamcore backing.

Auction Details

American & European Paintings & Prints

Skinner

May 18, 2012, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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