19th Century Needlepoint (with Petit Point) Boy with Dog in Period Frame good luck horseshoe with some scuffs and scrapes

with some scuffs and scrapes

but this is #3

but much of the beauty and delight is in the details

I am not sure if it was Jim Stubbs himself

5 7/8" x 1 11/16" x 1 11/16" and in very good antique condition

19th Century Needlepoint (with Petit Point) Boy with Dog in Period Frame good luck horseshoe with some scuffs and scrapesA nice old needlepoint, mid 19th century I believe, in period frame, original to it it appears. Executed in hand dyed wool, with petit point (tiny stitches) used for the face of the boy (with excellent pinked cheeks.) And quite the little master he appears, waving his whip overhead but clearly his very sweet looking giant dog companion could trounce him if desired, so I take this as a portrait of mis guided youthful hubris! 8 1 2" x 7 3 4" framed;