Unusual Antique Woven Paper Cross 19th century still life production was concentrated in Stroudsburg

production was concentrated in Stroudsburg

and there is a splint in one of the balls

cutting oats

with Patty Cake to boot

She's definitely seen a lot of play

Unusual Antique Woven Paper Cross 19th century still life production was concentrated in StroudsburgI found this one in Pennsylvania along with the cut paper star just listed both unusual examples of antique paper craft. I've handled a lot of woven paper works by now, but never have I ever seen a woven paper cross, and a very very finely done one this is, double sided, in this excellent combination of yellow and navy. Really quite a wonder! 3" x 2 1 8" and in very good condition, very tightly and precisely woven. One tiny flagged piece on the