Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell and should last forever yet

and should last forever yet

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

) are a nice complement to the other two

There is one chip to the paint and some darkening to the cream paint

Black bowl: 4 1/4" d

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell and should last forever yetPure 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