Early 17th Century English Needlepoint Pillow With Figural Garden Tree Scene

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Early 17th century English needlepoint decorative pillow created from an authentic hand stitched wool and silk fragment dating to circa … Read more Early 17th century English needlepoint decorative pillow created from an authentic hand stitched wool and silk fragment dating to circa 1620. The scene centers on a finely rendered female figure positioned beside a fruiting tree with layered foliage and small floral elements along the ground. The composition reflects early Jacobean needlepoint traditions that favored symbolic garden imagery and narrative domestic scenes. The palette features deep greens warm golds soft reds muted blues and natural earth tones that have developed a rich patina over time. This historic fragment has been carefully preserved and professionally fashioned into a decorative pillow with a later backing. Condition is good antique condition with age related wear consistent with early seventeenth century English needlework. This pillow functions as a distinctive accent for traditional and historically layered interiors See less