A Lamb to the Slaughter, Unusual Antique Punched Paper Embroidery mission style I love this antique glass

I love this antique glass plate negative for many reasons

In addition to its sheer beauty- the hand-stitching on those fan-like pale blonde horsehair bristles

Hard to tell then if the great looking leopard is coming down to share in the bounty or scaling up the tree to get safely away from this all powerful lion

The chain measures 18 1/8" long x approx 3/4" wide and deep and is in excellent condition

A Lamb to the Slaughter, Unusual Antique Punched Paper Embroidery mission style I love this antique glassNot for the faint of heart! And, for me, quite an extraordinary thing, which dates to the late 1800s I believe. Often one does find these punched or perforated paper embroideries bearing religious messages (as well as things like "Bless this Home") but I never have I seen one like this, certainly referring to the crucifixion of Jesus, but making one wonder a bit about the context in which this was made and hung. Taken in a contemporary context, it