No Crown in Heaven, 19th C. Gold Beaded Punch Paper Embroidery on SIlk Ribbon piecework ball and a delight to discover

and a delight to discover as I am forever coveting (but unable to afford) Grenfell Mission rugs

I might guess this was made as a mourning piece

seeming sturdy and stoic despite her lost toes (and part of one arm) but also looking profoundly alone

And on the other side

No Crown in Heaven, 19th C. Gold Beaded Punch Paper Embroidery on SIlk Ribbon piecework ball and a delight to discoverI've only seen a few, but have a special love for punch paper embroideries done with gold beads, especially appropriate here for delivering a holy message and depicting cross and crown! With a satisfying sort of rebus aspect to the use of the icons, and excellent lettering above, below, and in between. As I've often said, I'm not the least bit religious, but I have a penchant for the formal expressions of religiosity, and really love the very