Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire France seaport carvers

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the undulating carved ebony trim is more from the Charles X era but we'll extend that to the the Napoleon III era just in case

I believe this one is French or English in origin

which would be more typical

Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire France seaport carversA beautiful example of the early Victorian era silk needlepoint on paper, this one still protected in its original antique burled hardwood frame with gold fillet, a brilliantly conceived and executed sampler of florals in bouquet. Likely done by a young girl as she honed her needlework skills. Remember, in that time, most girls were not allowed many subjects of study that were not home decor and childcare related. Handcrafted wool and silk yarns, sewn