Antique French Romantic Era Needlepoint 43" x 23" Panel with 3 18th c. Figures, Country Setting mother of pearl Palais Royal a gorgeous French Empire portrait

a gorgeous French Empire portrait miniature set into a tortoise shell box

all with engraved & reticulated or pierced decoration

worthy of most any project - pillows

so can be adjusted for a little larger size or front

Antique French Romantic Era Needlepoint 43" x 23" Panel with 3 18th c. Figures, Country Setting mother of pearl Palais Royal a gorgeous French Empire portraitFabulous Antique French Romantic era needlepoint 43" x 23" panel which was made for the upholstered backrest to a loveseat or settee! I'd date it c. 1850 1900 based on style of needlework and the pattern, which recalls the 1700s Romantic Era fashions and genre. Fine embroidery work in wool and silk, it is excellent and ready to live again as a lushly fringed trimmed out decorator throw pillow pair (cut in half), or a long bolster pillow Again, from my