Fine Antique French Needlepoint Area Rug or Tapestry, Hand Made, Fine Wool, Just Under 4' by 9' Queen Louisa portrait miniature the layered oil painting and

the layered oil painting and varnish first created by the Brothers Martin

perhaps this one

Good to very good condition for age and type - well over 225 years old

very large

and yet we see his 5-o'clock shadow

Fine Antique French Needlepoint Area Rug or Tapestry, Hand Made, Fine Wool, Just Under 4' by 9' Queen Louisa portrait miniature the layered oil painting andYou can see this fabulous large area rug or broad hallway runner has been made entirely by hand, one tiny needlepoint stitch at a time, long panels which have been then sewn together and backed with a heavy linen canvas, almost like an oil cloth. I'm not entirely certain it wasn't made as a bed cover, as it would work beautifully for a twin bed. It has been stored for ages and I'd forgotten I owned it. Found it this week and feel certain someone will