Charming Old Hand-Embroidered Gingham Child's Quilt Mexican alebrije A charming little house

A charming little house

with fabulous freckles/whiskers

which I find hugely satisfying for some reason

which I understand from the seller was found in Cuba years ago

I would guess this box dates to the late 19th century

Charming Old Hand-Embroidered Gingham Child's Quilt Mexican alebrije A charming little houseIt is absolutely the embroidered portrait of "Old Faithful" on the center square that sold me on this baby child's quilt, but all of the embroideries are pretty great, as it the blue and white gingham. The overall photos of it as useful just as a reference (very poor lighting!) but the details of each square give a good sense. I really love the face on the girl carrying her candlestick, and the tail feathers on the peacock, plus two sweet goats and a