Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire I believe this one is

I believe this one is French or English in origin

We don't know who owned and used this one

or framed without mat in an oval frame

but you can also see the small assayer's mark

bead festooned bordering and wonderful condition

Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire I believe this one isA 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