Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two antique anniversary spoon This striking and wonderfully earthy

This striking and wonderfully earthy studio pottery vase feels as much a sculptural object as a functional vessel

such that the nudes might reveal themselves as those things gradually disappear

Into one long edge on one side are the initials JEF

8 7/8" tall x 3" diameter

with a little wrinkling to the right of her legs and few scattered smudges and stains

Colorful Checkerboard Antique Needlepoint Square - Smaller of Two antique anniversary spoon This striking and wonderfully earthyPure joyful color! I believe this was meant to be made into a potholder, or perhaps a large pin cushion, but it was never backed (which I think is a good thing, as one gets to see the back!) It could be made into either, yet, but I might be inclined to frame it as is c. 1870s or so I believe but looking ultra modern. 4 1 4" x 4" and in very good condition, clean and crisp, with super saturated color and neatly hand stitched hem on reverse. There are