This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2023
MARTIN, Jon (1882-1968). Butterfly Silk Production. [England: 1930s]. Lazy tong-like metal frame with large hand-sewn colorful butterfly design silk, with original sequined accents. Size when extended approximately 5 x 4 ½’. Some minor occasional rubbing, else fine. Lacking the original harness, but with original black cloth load bag. This effect was originally conceived by Karl Germain, this apparatus was constructed by Martin in 1933. See Albo, Vol. VII, pp. 12-13, 197. Rare.