Couple Playing Chess, 19th Century Framed Needlepoint on Linen gray bill decoy In removing another drawing from

In removing another drawing from its frame (the graphite drawing of wolf

I've been thinking about this piece

It measures 10 7/8" x 1 1/2" x 5/16"

and I'd say it almost transcends the holidays

This beautiful small pottery plate with two spiraling fish is a bit of a mystery

Couple Playing Chess, 19th Century Framed Needlepoint on Linen gray bill decoy In removing another drawing fromFrom what I can tell, it is the woman that has the upper hand in the chess match, and I'd like to think that the slight tilt to the table here, slanting down toward her partner, was an intentional decision to reinforce the fact that she is indeed winning! I'm far from a needlepoint expert, but haven't seen many done in a single color like this, treating the figures like silhouettes, and I love the sort of improvisatory feel of it, with some of the