Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell in this case a sister

in this case a sister to her brother

Bone had a great line and terrific sense of humor--which this pen and ink drawing animating a Victorian wicker reclining chair cut from an old catalog wonderfully exemplifies

Embodying many hours of careful and dexterous labor

measures 3 3/4" in diameter and 1" thick

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell in this case a sisterPure joyful color! I believe this was meant to be made into a potholder, or perhaps a large pin cushion, but it was never backed (which I think is a good thing, as one gets to see the back!) It could be made into either, yet, but I might be inclined to frame it as is c. 1870s or so I believe but looking ultra modern. 4 1 4" x 4" and in very good condition, clean and crisp, with super saturated color and neatly hand stitched hem on reverse. There are