Antique Religious Punch Paper Embroidery with Celluloid ChristTurn of the century antique Polish punch paper embroidery with a celluloid Christ figure at the center, presented as found in a wooden frame with gilt embellishments. Condition is very good. Measures about 18. 5 x 13. 5.

Each measures about 12” squared

a flaw that occurred in the developing process

Chip at the bottom right corner

These Napoléon III-era

Refer to photos for size and condition: Some minor jewel loss & one tooth missing its tip

Presented in a period Victorian frame

It’s a somber

Women made them at home then took the finished hair work to a jeweler to put the hardware on

perhaps for a pageant or play

Beautifully timeworn pair of Victorian framed prints

Beautiful antique devotional piece: Guido Reni’s Penitent Magdalene in a curved glass and pressed metal frame

Wear all around