Hope, c. Mid 19th Century Punch Paper Embroidery on Silk Ribbon Chinese cinnabar who wrote his name all

who wrote his name all over the end papers

7 3/4" x 3 3/4" Fabric (velvet I believe) well worn but I think all the better for it

especially the proud string of fish

How wonderfully crafted they were in any event

Hope, c. Mid 19th Century Punch Paper Embroidery on Silk Ribbon Chinese cinnabar who wrote his name allMuch nicer to think of Hope as an anchor than a delusion, hard as that sometimes feels! Mid 19th century punch paper embroidery hand stitched to pale silk ribbon, with some toning and stains that seem perfectly suited to that nature of hope itself. Overall 6" x 1 1 2". Embroidery itself 2 3 4" x 1 1 4". Stable and sound, ribbon not brittle. Found in Massachusetts.