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Embroidered Fruits
early 17th c

in the form of a slip, the stem cut at an angle with roots, branches of leaves and fruits in shades of crimson, yellow and green using tiny cross stitch, outlined and with their ribs in gold wrapped silk, 9 in or 23 cm high.

Comments

Very rare. I feel this is very good amateur work.

Condition

Very good. No fading. We have had this hand stitched to old linen, which is pulled over acid free board and taped at the back, ready for framing.11 1/4 x 9 in or 19 x 23 cm.