Antique Victorian Needlepoint/ Petit Point- His and Hers, Victorian Romantic Lady & Man, retailer Embroidered Wool Needlepoint in Oval Wood Frames

Antique Victorian Hand-Stitched Needlepoint/ Petit Point. His and Hers, Romantic Victorian Lady & Man, Embroidered Wool Needlepoint in Oval, Dovetailed, Dark Wood Frames. Very pretty needlepoint with intricate, well done stitching on mesh. Background wool stitching is antique cream in color. Colorful stitching of man and woman, in shades of blue, pink, green, brown, with tiny red and yellow flowers in the mans bouquet. Thick string across the backs to hang from on the wall. Frames measure 12" high x 9 3/4" wide x 1" from wall.

Condition: Needlepoint under the glass remains in great condition with no damage. No chips, or damage to the glass. There is one area of milky haze under the glass on the mans coat. The oval frames have many small nicks, dings, and superficial wear marks around the edges. The paper on the back of the man image has started retailer to partially peel from the back. Normal surface wear from age and previous use. (Please see photos)

*Petit point — meaning "small point" in French and also known as a needlepoint stich — is a type of embroidery stitch. It is worked on a canvas or woven base and consists of diagonal stitches. Petit point was a favorite pastime of aristocratic ladies, including the second wife of King Louis XIV.

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