Wonderful Antique Stumpwork Embroidery of Two Dear Dogs antique carved jointed figure very light in weight but

very light in weight but structurally sound and sturdy on its feet

This smallish one is just the right size for that—or to throw in one’s bag en route anywhere

The pieces are made of thick wood

head measures approx 4 3/4" t x 3 3/4" w x 4" d

landscapes seem to have been by far his most frequent subject

Wonderful Antique Stumpwork Embroidery of Two Dear Dogs antique carved jointed figure very light in weight butTogether forever, these two, with the paw of one pup resting lovingly and protectively on the back of the other. This wonderful stump work embroidery shows some losses, but I of course like it all the better for them, and though I think it really deserves to be properly framed, it has such a great tenderness and immediacy about it I might be inclined to pin it directly to a wall. The embroidery along the top edge is especially lovely, and has a bit of