Hope, c. Mid 19th Century Punch Paper Embroidery on Silk Ribbon folk art flour mill who pressed them long ago

who pressed them long ago on a variety of different papers--a few 8x11 inch white paper pages

Unmarked on the underside but most definitely Inuit

to the way it unfolds like a sculpture from 360 degrees

and what could be better than these very high waisted blue pants in combination with his hat—and hands

from morning sun till dine

Hope, c. Mid 19th Century Punch Paper Embroidery on Silk Ribbon folk art flour mill who pressed them long agoMuch nicer to think of Hope as an anchor than a delusion, hard as that sometimes feels! Mid 19th century punch paper embroidery hand stitched to pale silk ribbon, with some toning and stains that seem perfectly suited to that nature of hope itself. Overall 6" x 1 1 2". Embroidery itself 2 3 4" x 1 1 4". Stable and sound, ribbon not brittle. Found in Massachusetts.