Antique Figural and Pastoral French Needlepoint Fragment is a Petit Throw Pillow, Down and Feather Fill c.1825-35 In most display angles

In most display angles

I'm sure that not all of the above translated correctly but

Purchased about 30 years ago just because I loved the exquisite fine bas relief of the plaque

wouldn't you

was the long rolled up paper 'wand' that was used in the 19th century to start fires in fireplace or wood stove

Antique Figural and Pastoral French Needlepoint Fragment is a Petit Throw Pillow, Down and Feather Fill c.1825-35 In most display anglesLate 18th to earliest 19th century French needlepoint, likely originally an upholstery salvage from the back of a chair, and my bet would be late 18th century from subject and type of stitches made up into a decorator throw pillow. This one is rather simple, and you might decide you want French passementerie trim or braid to frame it in (sew on by hand it's simple), or even just tassels on the corners. This one is a panel 11" square and pillow depth