Victorian (1880s) Needlepoint Cat Over Wood Panel with Dated Newspaper on Reverse (Framed as Found, No Glass)i collectible paper not brittle

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this blushing girl in her fabulous striped dress (with little blue shoe peeking out) bent forward and looking quite contemplative

6 1/8" t x 1 3/8" w and in very good condition

T-square measures 15" l x 5 3/16" across at T

South Weymouth MA

Victorian (1880s) Needlepoint Cat Over Wood Panel with Dated Newspaper on Reverse (Framed as Found, No Glass)i collectible paper not brittleThis one was sent to me by a follower, who thought it might be one I'd like, and indeed this kitty is right up my alley! At about 140 years old, seems to me like one wise cat, stationed forever on its gray and red patterned mat, eyes cast downward, while the world has swirled wildly around it. With a sweet and calming presence. Framed as found, where it appears always to have lived: 11 3 8" x 10 1 4". Sight: 7 3 4" x 6 3 4". No glass, and the frame,