19th Century Needlepoint (with Petit Point) Boy with Dog in Period Frame 1930s watercolor who commissioned it specifically

who commissioned it specifically

I can't help it

dated 1830

Some wear to the box but structural sound

which I found in Kansas City

19th Century Needlepoint (with Petit Point) Boy with Dog in Period Frame 1930s watercolor who commissioned it specificallyA nice old needlepoint, mid 19th century I believe, in period frame, original to it it appears. Executed in hand dyed wool, with petit point (tiny stitches) used for the face of the boy (with excellent pinked cheeks.) And quite the little master he appears, waving his whip overhead but clearly his very sweet looking giant dog companion could trounce him if desired, so I take this as a portrait of mis guided youthful hubris! 8 1 2" x 7 3 4" framed;