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It’s Polite to Point has done it again. A gorgeous design for the discerning needlepoint artist, this advertising memorabilia is adapted from "The Torn Christmas Stocking", circa 1882, which was an advertisement for Samuel M Lederer’s "Popular Down Town Store" in New York. Now housed in the Collection of Advertising History at the National Museum of American History, this is a beautiful example of Victoriana advertising. This Christmas Stocking Needlepoint Kit from the Smithsonian Institution collection will be treasured a lifetime~ You’ll work sumptuous 100% natural Persian wool on hand printed #14 mesh Zweigart Canvas~ only the finest quality all natural materials comprise the kits that carry the It’s polite to Point name. Item arrived in overly shopworn packaging which has been replaced.
Size: 16" Tall
Kit contains: #14 mesh Zweigart Hand printed canvas, lustrous durable 100% natural Persian wool, needle, easy to follow instructions. Proudly made in the USA
Artist: copyright Smithsonian Institution, for Samuel M Lederer’s The Torn Christmas Stocking, 1882 Advertisement
Manufacturer: It’s Polite to Point, Inc.
Year/Condition: 1987/ Vintage New in reshrinkwrapped packaging |
