Portrait in Profile Drawing of Man in Top Hat turned handle making for a pretty charming

making for a pretty charming way to protect a little box of matches

white and black against red

I'm completely in love with this curious little hand-embroidered character in a traditional costume that I'd guess is Eastern European

The backside is plain

though I am not quite sure what it is

Portrait in Profile Drawing of Man in Top Hat turned handle making for a pretty charmingI love this little drawing, perhaps because this man looks like such a happy and friendly sort; I can almost hear him chatting away! I believe it likely dates to the late 19th century or so, and would guess the frame is about that old as well. The hook at the top is not quite aligned with the drawing, but there is second hanger sewn onto the back of the frame from which it can be hung and turned straight or just prop it up somewhere! Great condition,