19th Century PA Needlepoint Wall-pocket in Homespun Wool with Woolen Trim Hennix ceramics 11 t x 18” long

11 t x 18” long measured on the square

who titled the album "Seaside Gleanings" on the title page

though otherwise in good antique condition

) Really a lovely deck

It appears the back of the frame was once papered over (and the remains of that paper look late 19th c

19th Century PA Needlepoint Wall-pocket in Homespun Wool with Woolen Trim Hennix ceramics 11 t x 18” longI'm fairly obsessed with 19th century American needlepoints executed in hand dyed homespun wool that are just pure pattern they feel so crisp and modern to me. Here incorporated into a functional wall pocket, with fancy red wool trim all around. There is a small loop at the top point on reverse for hanging, which I would do straight away, maybe to tuck important or encouraging notes to self inside of, but I wouldn't use for things much heavier than