Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two antique anniversary spoon shoe-shaped and otherwise

shoe-shaped and otherwise

The planter has a radius of 5

Into one long edge on one side are the initials JEF

with the outcome of the game somehow forecasting which of them would prove the true love

and the top and bottom a mustard yellow

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two antique anniversary spoon shoe-shaped and otherwisePure 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