Victorian Petit Point Embroidery of a Shepherd with Sheep

Victorian, circa 1860. 10.6ins high, 11.8ins wide, 1.8ins deep. A Victorian petit point woolwork embroidery of a shepherd with his flock of sheep.

He leans against a tree, with his dog by his side.

One sheep has a crow on it's back.

The piece is worked in petit point, using wool on a canvas ground.

Colours red, white, yellow, green, brown, black and blue.

Framed in an old wood frame with glass.

Mounting: The piece is tacked to wooden board. Frame back sealed with tape.

CONDITION: Good. A couple of minor patchy stains.

A couple of stitch losses.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run. Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition and ready to hang.