incomplete bookmark (melrose)

cardboard is ripped
 Tent stitch" (a tiny, diagonal needlepoint stitch) using fine wool thread on perforated paper (often called Bristol board) was a peak hobby trend for women in the mid-to-late 1800s.
• The Design: The imagery is complex and well-executed. It features a classical purple chalice or urn urn filled with pink roses, accented with gold highlights, and set on a detailed base.
• Historical Provenance: The handwritten card notes it is from Killarney, 1850. Killarney (Ireland) was a major tourist destination in the Victorian era following Queen Victoria's interest in the region. Souvenirs from this specific location and era carry good historical appeal. preference to an Irish lass

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