Striking 19th Century Pennsylvania Punch Paper Embroidery with Building and Birds letter opener with woman holding book and a fairly large one

and a fairly large one

with nice detailing to the top and a and a very royal-looking R

love letters

I really can't decide which side of this one I like better

18 1/2” tall x 12 7/8” wide (dog himself 11” w)

Striking 19th Century Pennsylvania Punch Paper Embroidery with Building and Birds letter opener with woman holding book and a fairly large oneI wanted to frame this one, but didn't have the right frame laying around; if it doesn't sell quickly I will do, and might just keep it for myself, I love it so much! 19th c. Pennsylvania German I believe, purchased from a PA seller. The neat grid of red and green windows on this structure, a church I assume based on the spires, completely does it for me, and what better than to have a colorful pair of birds perched atop them. Plus a couple of