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Circa: 1890's
Condition: Slight Age-Appropriate Wear
Size: Height – 14 ½” Width – 12 ¾”
This is a very interesting antique Victorian punch paper sampler of a Cross being displayed on a pedestal. The cross and pedestal are made up of silvery-white beads stitched into the punch paper. Beautiful needlepoint highlights the cross and pedestal, creating a 3-dimensional appearance. Bright and colorful needlepoint flowers cascade and wrap around the cross. The original oval shaped, white matting with gold inner trim displays the cross nicely. Original carved walnut wood frame with gold inset. Applied walnut leaf carvings in each corner. The tips of each leaf are chipped off, but matching one another. Original glass and original wood backing. New hooks and wire hanger.
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| The dark brown thread, used to highlight the cross and pedestal is wearing a bit thin in a few spots as well as some dark brown thread loss. The other needlepoint thread colors and the beading are all intact. There is also a slight tear in the punch paper towards the middle right side of the cross. The matting has age-appropriate wear. Circa 1890's. |
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