Fine Antique French Needlepoint Area Rug or Tapestry, Hand Made, Fine Wool, Just Under 4' by 9' Queen Louisa portrait miniature Good to very good condition

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

but our images are enlarged enough

so also a 'naughty' category)

Certainly as fine in detail as a TAHAN or P

A superb bit of cabinetmaker's artistry in the form

Fine Antique French Needlepoint Area Rug or Tapestry, Hand Made, Fine Wool, Just Under 4' by 9' Queen Louisa portrait miniature Good to very good conditionYou 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