Antique French or Dutch Carved Alabaster 5" Bust of Young Girl, Cap or Bonnet Port aux Cheveau Another mid-1800s needlework panel from

Another mid-1800s needlework panel from my collection

Sound and rests evenly

The lock escutcheon and cartouche are in mother of pearl

and also to remember exactly where to daub them on in order to get the face of the boy

) from this era carry similar CFH/GDM markings

Antique French or Dutch Carved Alabaster 5" Bust of Young Girl, Cap or Bonnet Port aux Cheveau Another mid-1800s needlework panel fromDelicate carved alabaster portrait bust depicting a young girl with serene, closed eyes and wearing a period bonnet or cap. Hand carved from white alabaster with refined neoclassical styling, characteristic of 19th century French or Dutch artisanal work. The soft, luminous stone captures gentle facial features and fabric details with remarkable precision. Just a hair over 5 inches in height, this piece exemplifies the refined taste of European