Antique 20.25" Lathe Turned French Tabletop or Lap Top Embroidery or Needlework Frame, Stand, Stretcher desk No looseness in the tightly

No looseness in the tightly braided chestnut colored hair

a veritable marquetry of different malachite panels and in wonderful condition

The 2 most important pieces remain

What does it all mean

but a stunning set

Antique 20.25" Lathe Turned French Tabletop or Lap Top Embroidery or Needlework Frame, Stand, Stretcher desk No looseness in the tightlyAn elegant piece of antique furniture, a lady's sewing tool for needlework or embroidery, or quilting, this is the size made for tabletop or laptop use, a stretcher to hold the fabric or canvas tight so needlework can be worked beautifully. Entirely made of wood, this one has only 2 small metal bolts with butterfly wing nuts to tighten the angle of the frame. It comes apart into small space for storage or for shipment, and assembles quickly when one