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I would like to find the value of a woven picture from the Cash's Collector Range woven of silk and rayon. It's a J & J Cash Ltc. Coventry , England. I found it after my Mother passed away. If you can help that would be great or just point me in the  - DCM 20 11/16/2009 9:22:25 AM

Two antique quilts or "counterpanes" as my mother has called them have been passed down through the family. One navy and cream Americana design says "Woven in 1835" by Fanny Marks and it measures 77" x 88". The second, a navy and burnt orange geometric  - bmosher 1 11/2/2009 5:50:08 PM

I have seen several pieces by "Rosel Erzeugnisse"(spelling at least close to correct) for auction in several venues, and am curious about this artist. Thanks for what information anyone can supply !! - siouxsiecue 5 10/25/2009 10:05:52 PM

I have a approx. 3 ft x 3 ft square,black velvet? with silk embroidery with cotton? backing depicting scenes of Egypt and embroidered with Cairo; Sues; Ismailia and Alexandria in each corner; Souvenir of Egypt 1942 is embroidered across the center. How ca -  1 9/27/2005 9:48:55 AM

I have a wool felt rectangle 36"x 26" with half oval tabs sown in overlapping rows (3) around the outside with various symbols (cross, star, star with tail, zigzag with tail, etc)hand stitched in wool yarn on them. I was told that this piece came over on  - olio 1 9/27/2005 9:48:18 AM

My Grandmother Left Me This I dont Know How Old It Is But I Can Trace My Family Back To Effington Falls N.H.1862 If Anyone Can Tell Me Anthing About It, I Would Be Thankful. Date ? School ? Price ? Thanks Joe - Joe 1 7/28/2005 5:02:51 PM

I purchased this at an estate sale for $15.00, and being the novice I am in this area, thought it was an 1833 item. Well, I'm now sure it falls into the "Too Good To Be True" category. Someone has told me that it was produced by Sears in the 1980's, and - plane90 3 7/28/2005 4:48:11 PM

I have an old crazy quilt that has the most amazing handwork. There is a (silk?) award sewn into the middle of it that says: First Premium Articles Mentioned Catalogue Ladies Department TEXAS STATE FAIR and DALLAS EXPOSITION Dallas, Texas October 31st 1 - Jules 3 7/28/2005 4:44:56 PM

Recently after a sort through I came across a collection of 8 Cash's miniature woven pictures (Woodpecker,Blue Tit, Stonechat, House Sparrow,Coal Tit, Robin, Kingfisher & Tawny Owl). Wanted some more information on them, best place to sell them, are they  - Julia 1 4/5/2005 11:25:22 AM

Question: Do beautiful tapestry area rugs increase in value over the years?? In very good condition / no stains / good coloring / fringes look a bit dingy, but the fringes have never been cleaned. The carpet is "earth tones" of creme/ tan/ rust/ dark  - $2,000 1 6/12/2001 1:42:49 PM

Rug made on hand loom from Europa 1945, excellent condition, I need more information about >Hand Loom<. Thank you!!!! - Vrbas91 0

For a forthcoming lecture, want to compile a list of record setting auction prices for antique quilts over the past 10 years!! Have some clippings about high prices at Cyr's, Skinners, need info from auctions across country, hopefully with pictures, to sh - laurafisher 0

I have a variety of 18th through 19th century textile samples from a variety of different countries and of different materials and styles. How do I find the value of such items? Is there any thing that I could do with them (selling, donating. . .)? - Unique 0

bought a 5'6" x 9'6" "hamadan rug/runner at auction how can tell newer vs old to good condition to be old but loved it anyway - paw 0

I am seeking information on other hooked rugs created by Paula Wyman, who made a large rug in my possession (102" x 79") - photo included. I would like to know of other rugs she made that are in museum or private collections. Also any information about wh - joebak 0

I recently acquired 2 cloth framed figures of an oriental man and woman, as seen in the partial scanned pictures. Each figure is 21 inches high and seperately framed in glass with wood or bamboo border. Any information you can provide as to year made, typ - Ed 0

could you give me a year of production for my D-9 With Serial # 2587955 5 drawer cabinet? - woody 0