Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell with the E I believe

with the E I believe indicating one of the 9 districts East of Goja Haven

plus one very dark brown spot in addition to the dark patch at the center of the bottom

and should last forever yet

Bone had a great line and terrific sense of humor--which this pen and ink drawing animating a Victorian wicker reclining chair cut from an old catalog wonderfully exemplifies

) are a nice complement to the other two

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell with the E I believePure 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