Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan no maker mark on the

no maker mark on the lock plate

5" oval and cross is 3" in height and 2" widest

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Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan no maker mark on the"Worked by Julia Mary Richards, a copy of a very old piece belonging to her Aunt, Mrs Johnson, wife of ______________ of Colebect _____", written on parchment and attached to the wooden stretcher backing of this thrilling silk embroidery. Along with it, probably in the girl's young cursive, a poem. I've had this good sized panel, on stretcher like you see it, for decades. It's been a background for numerous group photos for Antiques & Uncommon