Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan probably Dutch carving or German

probably Dutch carving or German

we know from that and our sitter's clothing the period of history from which his eyes engage us

5" oval and cross is 3" in height and 2" widest

The one flaw notable is that

Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan probably Dutch carving or German"Worked by Julia Mary Richards, a copy of a very old piece belonging to her Aunt, Mrs Johnson, wife of ______________ of Colebect _____", written on parchment and attached to the wooden stretcher backing of this thrilling silk embroidery. Along with it, probably in the girl's young cursive, a poem. I've had this good sized panel, on stretcher like you see it, for decades. It's been a background for numerous group photos for Antiques & Uncommon