ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BEADWORK, MINIATURE SCENE DATED 1854, FOLK ART

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BEADWORK, MINIATURE SCENE DATED 1854, FOLK ART Presenting a lovely Victorian mico beaded antique scenic pictorial beadwork. The beaded needlework is done with glass seed beads and wool thread bordered with deep purple velvet. A lovely design with colorful homes, walkway, and a tree, in solid colored glass beads, from various shades of green, to black to brown, blue and mustard. circa 1854's, civil war beadwork. worked into a hand done natural dyed wool thread needlepoint ground. All are all hand sewn beadwork. Dated 1854 on back as pictured. Beautiful and uncommon to find from this time period and in this length and condition. ConditionA decorative beadwork period piece in very good, as found condition from an early country farmhouse estate auction. This Victorian beading has very few small areas of bead loss scattered about. Still this needlework art panel is very stable as it is for its age of 166+ years. Overall in very good antique condition with wear normal for age, no fading, no stains, no discolorations or repairs. As found. I am sure this was once framed, but this is how I acquired it. Dated 1854 on back as pictured. The round micro beads are all glass and all hand sewn. Skillfully done with 22 beads per inch. Please look at the images as they are an important part of the description, click on any to zoom. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTSMeasures 6” x 4”. Is it worthy of repair? I thought so or I would not have purchased it. Is this a simple task? It will require patience and beads, but it can be done. It is one of the most unique beaded pictorial piece that I have ever had the pleasure of acquiring. WONDERFUL addition to any antique textile beadwork collection! Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. We do not launder or dryclean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots. Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the numerous photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. I SHIP IMMEDIATELY and packed securely. International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts' - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.Clearing customs can delay delivery of packages. I ship promptly but cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping and customs delays. Item: Beadedworkmini- pg3/24

Price: 275 USD

Location: Franklinville, New York

End Time: 2024-08-18T15:05:20.000Z

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