Some thoughts on the backside photo: If you compare how the canvas is "pulled" on the front side; to the small nails that appear to be poking out...
Oh!!! This just adds so much CHARM to the piece! Now I "would" go to the bother of trying to clean and frame it properly! It IS older! I agree...
Thanks Cheryl! I'm afraid you are probably right about thinking anything could make it look better. It might be "cleaner"... but it won't change...
Hi everyone, What an incredibly fascinating piece! Yes, it is needlepoint and yes, there is cross stitch. Although, not as common as the...
What a very cool piece! I'm inclined to let the next buyer deal with it...but... if you haven't watched the BBC Show "The Repair Shop"... Susie...
Chemical lace is also known as "Schiffli" lace. Cheerio, Leslie
Certainly could be @bluumz...
Hi everyone! Well, THAT is unusual! In all my years I've never seen ANY lace that has such a thick, almost braided, filling in one of the design...
Absolutely stunning! I LOVE it! Exceptional job! Wow! Leslie
Charming!
Hi @Linnie and all, As usual... I'm late to the party! All your examples have "hemstitching" - a little needle edging that separates the hem from...
This is BEYOND cool! What a gorgeous gown!!! Thanks @Bosco69 Leslie
Thank you!
Interesting piece!
Cool piece.
Hi @Dessert58 and @komokwa Unfortunately, yes, a bit that I found out through a little research when I finally identified what I had! I'm SURE...
I love those kingfisher pieces! Lucky lucky YOU! I found one locally here in the Midwest a few years ago at a garage sale for 10 cents! It was...
Thanks Laura, It ended up elsewhere. Oh well. Thanks for your response. Leslie
Does anyone know what manufacturer of jewelry stamps their goods with a small 1/8" square with a dot in the middle... so small I am having issues...
What a cool find!!
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