A FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT CARPET, 18TH CENTURY |

the pale lemon-yellow field with two rows of colorful floral scarlet and mocha cartouches within a narrow blue border, applied border and backed

Hadjer, Paris

Comprised of two panels (possibly screen panels) well needlepointed together, almost impossible to detect; large animal-stained areas causing color runs; scattered areas of repaired needlepoint and smaller repaired holes; later applied outer border on all four sides; fabric backed; will enhance with careful cleaning.
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