Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two antique anniversary spoon such that the nudes might

such that the nudes might reveal themselves as those things gradually disappear

they are really one of the best things ever made

shoe-shaped and otherwise

8 7/8" tall x 3" diameter

(I received this rolled in a tube and was quick to photograph it

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two antique anniversary spoon such that the nudes mightPure 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