Fine Antique French Large Floor Stand, Frame to do Embroidery, Needlework, Stretch Canvas sterling silver Nothing functional

Nothing functional

the box is entirely decorated by hand in the manner of Vernis Martin

Someone shorter than I had the sleeves shortened

Great for cabinet or for use

Hand painted pottery

Fine Antique French Large Floor Stand, Frame to do Embroidery, Needlework, Stretch Canvas sterling silver Nothing functionalA beautiful piece of carved bamboo motif furniture, a lady's sewing tool for needlework or embroidery, or quilting, this is the floor stand size made for larger work use, a stretcher to hold the fabric or canvas tight so needlework can be worked beautifully. Entirely made of wood, this one has only 4 small metal bolts, 2 with butterfly wing nuts to tighten the angle of the frame, the longer ones used to anchor the cross bar at the base. It comes apart