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A very folky 19th century applique and embroidered textile from PA. A variety of motifs - horse, hearts, birds, cats, deer, flowers, and stars - are hand sewn onto an early mustard colored cotton homespun base fabric. The edges of the decorative motifs are embroidered with a feather stitch in different colored wools.  The black border is hand sewn onto the piece. Professionally mounted for hanging. Small areas of darned repairs; minor scattered discoloration. Provenance: Lefkowitz Collection; Jackie Radwin; Olde Hope Antiques; PA Collection. Dimensions: 47" x 29".
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