Beautiful Grid, Lovely 19th C. Needlepoint in Hand-dyed Wool with Backing mark lepton carving Now on its own it

Now on its own it makes for a super satisfying little architectural object I think

presumably done by a child

broadly smiling and waving bear

circa 1940s

This piece is in perfect condition other than the tiny surface chip on the underside

Beautiful Grid, Lovely 19th C. Needlepoint in Hand-dyed Wool with Backing mark lepton carving Now on its own itI purchased this 19th c. needlepoint in Massachusetts this week from a wonderful, old school antiques dealer of American primitive antiques, and I think it's just a lovely thing. Rare in my experience to find a antique needlepoint that is just pure pattern but not made into something else but this piece was backed with cloth so I do guess just meant to be a mat. Beautiful hand dyed color composing a satisfying grid with a lot of movement to it, I'd