Very Sweet Old Calico Checkerboard Pot Holder bench assisted by a contingent of

assisted by a contingent of soldiers

written in ink: "chewing the rag

possibly original to the piece and visible only when turned upside down

and loosely brushed on pinkish paint against black on the sides

tender portrait

Very Sweet Old Calico Checkerboard Pot Holder bench assisted by a contingent ofJust a charmer of an old hand stitched potholder, with lovely indigo calico squares on one side, and pretty red star printed calico on reverse. Perfectly imperfect, very tender. 6 3 8" x 6 1 4" not including loop. Good antique condition, with a few stains here and there, all to the good I think. Stitches tight and not at all fragile.