THE NEEDLEWORK, MID-19TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall with wear consistent with age and use. With some light staining in areas and with some minor spots of discoloration. Some examples threadbare in areas. Others with loose threads, as to be expected. Some with a few small tears and losses to the fabric. Some fading to the colors. With scattered restorations to the needlepoint. One with a tear to the embroidery at the lower left corner and with a tear to the seam at one edge. Present well overall.

The smaller example: 11 in. high, 16¹⁄₂ in. wide