Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell plus one very dark brown

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

) are a nice complement to the other two

submitted it to a competition

Fraktur is 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"

Embodying many hours of careful and dexterous labor

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell plus one very dark brownPure 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