Lion and Snake

And you did note that NEWS OF THE WORLD was a UK newspaper?

Debora

 

Yes I did when I looked it up, however I could not find an archived copy of it, too bad, would have been interesting just to see. This has kind of made the path more cloudy as I now think the little facts I knew are actually wrong, for my family has resided in Canada for over 100 years, unless this is from another side of my family. I will have to clarify with my mother tomorrow.

 

Family history is like that.
I doubt it all that strange though..., that a 1938 newspaper from the UK would have made it's way across the pond to Canada .....considering the time period.

 

Notice the gold over the edge.
I think it highly likely that 1938 is when they painted and reframed the embroidery.
That color would be consistant with that time period.

My feeling is that it is a late 1800s needlework, in the original frame. The frame was repainted and the needlework put back in.

 

I would certainly think pre-Victorian.

Debora

 

Yes.

Debora

 

I keep coming back to look at this thread, and hope that you find some more information. People here have been very helpful.