Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square, Larger of Two standing object or a pitcher with a

or a pitcher with a great form and weight

5 1/2” widest

which won me for the Thinker-like posture and empathetic

but the wheel turns smoothy and it seems ready to be put to use baking something delicious

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square, Larger of Two standing object or a pitcher with aPure joyful color! I believe this was meant to be made into a potholder, but it was never backed (which I think is a good thing, as one gets to see the back!) It could be made in one yet, but I might be inclined to frame it as is c. 1870s or so I believe but looking ultra modern. 5" x 5" and in very good condition, clean and crisp, with super saturated color and neatly hand stitched hem on reverse. There are just a couple of lost stitches, as