Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square, Larger of Two standing object making it quite useful for

making it quite useful for framing for all sorts of things without overwhelming them

eye-catching piece that that would lend a lovely final touch to many an outfit

would originally have been a decorative pane on a large clock

or a pitcher with a great form and weight

which won me for the Thinker-like posture and empathetic

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square, Larger of Two standing object making it quite useful forPure joyful color! I believe this was meant to be made into a potholder, but it was never backed (which I think is a good thing, as one gets to see the back!) It could be made in one yet, but I might be inclined to frame it as is c. 1870s or so I believe but looking ultra modern. 5" x 5" and in very good condition, clean and crisp, with super saturated color and neatly hand stitched hem on reverse. There are just a couple of lost stitches, as