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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Embroidery

« on: February 08, 2015, 01:02:46 pm »

Thank you for the kind welcome. This was not made by any recent family members - of that I'm sure. My mom just passed away and I moved all of her stuff out of her house. This was wrapped up and tucked away with no info or other family members to consult. There was a small piece of paper between the back boards that disintegrated when I touched it so I know by that that this is very old. There was no ID on that paper. I think the fabric is still strong based on the way it looks, but I don't want to pull the nails from the back boards and try to find more info - I don't want to mess things up! I know one of my relatives was very wealthy and bought a lot of collectable stuff back in the early 1900's (lived in New Orleans), but she lost all her wealth during the Great Depression and kept a few things - this might be one of them, but I'm guessing here.

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Embroidery

« on: February 08, 2015, 12:31:13 pm »

Hi all, Thanks in advance for your advice. I have an old embroidery which was passed down through the family. I have no information on this and do not see any markings/identification on this piece. It is 25.5" wide x 30.5" tall. I tried to get the best photos I could of the front and back but they don't do it justice - it is really beautiful. The reflections on the glass wash out some of the colors/contrast. The threads are very fine and colorful and have a sheen to them when you move the picture back and forth. Any ideas on where this may have come from, value, etc.? Thanks! Sam