No Crown in Heaven, 19th C. Gold Beaded Punch Paper Embroidery on SIlk Ribbon Bedford National Bank Iowa I'd guess there was once

I'd guess there was once more vivid color on the top--one can still see some red

The  drawing of basket piled high with fruit (grapes and peaches and pear I believe) has an exuberant sort of looseness and warmth to it

2 1/2" wide and tall and in very good vintage condition

13 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" tall

No Crown in Heaven, 19th C. Gold Beaded Punch Paper Embroidery on SIlk Ribbon Bedford National Bank Iowa I'd guess there was onceI'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