DOW's Crude but Excellent Modular Red Painted Chair antique drawing of cat Often one does find these

Often one does find these punched or perforated paper embroideries bearing religious messages (as well as things like "Bless this Home")  but I never have I seen one like this

copper straight edge/guide

I'm not completely sure--looks rather like a wingless bat

and the delicate drawing itself

DOW's Crude but Excellent Modular Red Painted Chair antique drawing of cat Often one does find theseA little wonky (one leg wiggles a bit and looks to have been re nailed once or twice) but such an excellent form and really a sweet mix of modernist and folky. On the backside is painted DOW not sure if a first name, last, or monogram, but one has to imagine it was once Dow's chair! C. 1940s 50s I believe with nice aging to the (slightly messy) paint job and great combo of bright red and pale yellow. 7 1 16" t x 3 7 8" w x 4 1 8" d and in pretty good