Thine Forever, Antique Perforated Paper Needlepoint on Ribbon Bookmark 19th century mirror The backs are printed in

The backs are printed in a black pattern against the cream colored card

I am not sure if this figure once wore a costume

or an Oscar

I find it quite a beautiful and evocative thing

and I'd guess it dates to the early 20th century

Thine Forever, Antique Perforated Paper Needlepoint on Ribbon Bookmark 19th century mirror The backs are printed inI've become a great fan of punch perforated paper needlepoints, in significant part for the wide range of imagery and especially text incorporated in them, and I think this one may be my very favorite that I have found pure, poignant perfection. The much age toned and stained ribbon to which the needlepoint is attached, frayed at one end, really makes it I think, lending it an excellent objecthood and sense of endurance, indeed. I would very much