SOLD The Old Chair, Antique Punch Paper Embroidery Bookmark mid-century teak puzzle I’’d guess the Eastern Star

I’’d guess the Eastern Star here refers to the fraternal order of the Eastern Star—established as a Masonic appendant body in 1850 and operating across some 20 countries today—and perhaps this served a sign at some masonic gathering

but purchased these from a New Hampshire-based seller who is

late 18th/early 19th century I would guess

MA) quite how precious little Black Forest carvings can be

but Eric Oglander at tihngs posted a pair some time ago which I had held in my memory and looked up

SOLD The Old Chair, Antique Punch Paper Embroidery Bookmark mid-century teak puzzle I’’d guess the Eastern StarI never tire of these punch paper embroideries, especially ones as graphic as this one, with this very uncomfortable looking chair transformed into a cozy, beloved one with "The Old Arm Chair" to frame it and then this fancy Victorian (French I might guess) red and black ribbon lending it a very different aspect entirely. Late 19th c. I believe. 8 3 4" l x 2 3 4" w overall. Embroidery itself 3 1 2" x 2 1 8". Very good, clean condition, with the