Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell with the E I believe

with the E I believe indicating one of the 9 districts East of Goja Haven

plus one very dark brown spot in addition to the dark patch at the center of the bottom

Embodying many hours of careful and dexterous labor

in this case a sister to her brother

measures 3 3/4" in diameter and 1" thick

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two vintage bell with the E I believePure 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