Vintage Victorian Style Tapestry with Romantic Scene ca 1916

Collectibles : Textiles : Hanging Tapestry : Victorian Style Decorative Arts : Figural Man Male Gentlemen Gentleman Lady Ladies Woman Female : Needlepoint Embroidery

 

This tapestry depicts a young couple on a park bench in a romantic pose, one that suggests they are newly engaged or about to be betrothed. They are surrounded by three other (already married?) couples and a woman who looks like she is hesitating (eavesdropping?) holding a tray, perhaps about to take it to the young couple. Wonderfully woven with fine threads of muted colors, this home decor accessory is ready to frame to suit your tastes – or be fashioned into a pillow, purse, or wall hanging.

The work of decorative art is about 17” x 13” and in very good condition, with variations that are commonly found with hand made items. It has a soft beige background with ivory, olive and light green, taupe, light & slate blue, dusty rose, gray and a hint of gold. An old Bay Area antique store tag is still attached and “San Diego, August 7, 1916” is hand written on the tapestry's backside. Perhaps it is a keepsake the World Fair held in Balboa Park from 1915 - 1916 to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal.

Item ID: RL-Tapestry-0257

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