Antique Petitpoint Needlepoint Tapestry Sampler, Boys Playing Soldier Rare Tortoise Shell Frame St. Louis ready to hang or shelf

ready to hang or shelf display

The box is solid lemonwood

Fabulous pair

Legros d'Anizy & die stamped Creil marks with pale yellow borders and sheet music or musical text/scene centers entitled "Les Frelons" & "Avriel"

ebony & brass edging

Antique Petitpoint Needlepoint Tapestry Sampler, Boys Playing Soldier Rare Tortoise Shell Frame St. Louis ready to hang or shelfVery early 1800s for this one, a fine petitpoint on linen canvas that depicts the most charming pair of little boys, dressed up and playing soldier and marching drummer. One has a military hat and there's a rifle leaning on the fence. The one boy is placing a fake mustache on his drummer friend. So sweet the image, and such a darling composition, fine palette of colors. There is, in addition, a very special frame on this one. This carved ruffle filet