Fancy Antique Hand-stitched Wreath-Like Mat with Velvet Center interesting tool with theorem painting--as the embroidery

with theorem painting--as the embroidery very much mimics a theorem on velvet of a basket of flowers in terms not just of composition but also manner of execution

which I'd be most inclined to put in

The back of this painting notes the subject as Eglise de Maisons Lafitte

including hanging loop it measures 3 5/16” t

Between his orange eyes and lips and his white hair and brows

Fancy Antique Hand-stitched Wreath-Like Mat with Velvet Center interesting tool with theorem painting--as the embroideryI love the back of this mat as much as the front, revealing all of the hand stitching involved in its construction. I'm guessing made as a candle mat, with one candle to stand on the black velvet at center (a wonderfully imperfectly shaped circle). Found in Pennsylvania, late 19th c. I would guess. I'd be inclined to hang it on the wall, like a shining star or sun or wreath, but it would also be great at the center of the table. Approx 12" in diameter