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American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
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- Sale 6030
Live
| Philadelphia
Nov 14 | 5:00 AM EST
Live
| Philadelphia
Sale 6030
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
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Estimate$400 – $600
Note on verso, "'Col' George Sheffler - drawn by W. W. Cottingham. The 'Col' was hostler at Bull's Head Hotel. Large body, thin legs, half-witted. Made his clothes from salt sacks," charcoal and ink on paper, framed.
10 1/2 in. x 6 1/4 in. (sight)William White Cottingham (1824-1913) was a legendary educator who served as Superintendant of the Easton, Pennsylvania schools for many years.
Provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Lady
