19th Century PA Needlepoint Wall-pocket in Homespun Wool with Woolen Trim old toy phone Photos show both together then

Photos show both together then some details of each individually

The saddle will stay on the horse and under the figure when he's on it

and this piece announces exactly that

The only thing out of focus is the face of the man seated by himself

elongating the already elongated "T"

19th Century PA Needlepoint Wall-pocket in Homespun Wool with Woolen Trim old toy phone Photos show both together thenI'm fairly obsessed with 19th century American needlepoints executed in hand dyed homespun wool that are just pure pattern they feel so crisp and modern to me. Here incorporated into a functional wall pocket, with fancy red wool trim all around. There is a small loop at the top point on reverse for hanging, which I would do straight away, maybe to tuck important or encouraging notes to self inside of, but I wouldn't use for things much heavier than