A Lamb to the Slaughter, Unusual Antique Punched Paper Embroidery wrapping cloth some a little bigger

some a little bigger

eat corned beef and cabbage and hang out at the local tavern were often thwarted by his formidable

The piece is signed Herb on the bottom

I think this is quite an old one

A Lamb to the Slaughter, Unusual Antique Punched Paper Embroidery wrapping cloth some a little biggerNot for the faint of heart! And, for me, quite an extraordinary thing, which dates to the late 1800s I believe. 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, certainly referring to the crucifixion of Jesus, but making one wonder a bit about the context in which this was made and hung. Taken in a contemporary context, it