Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire There is a old wire

There is a old wire holding the 2 remaining carved links together

All combined - fabulous

very slight warp only visible if you take her out of her frame

or framed without mat in an oval frame

We don't know who owned and used this one

Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire There is a old wireA beautiful example of the early Victorian era silk needlepoint on paper, this one still protected in its original antique burled hardwood frame with gold fillet, a brilliantly conceived and executed sampler of florals in bouquet. Likely done by a young girl as she honed her needlework skills. Remember, in that time, most girls were not allowed many subjects of study that were not home decor and childcare related. Handcrafted wool and silk yarns, sewn