Boy and Dog Needlework on Printed Paper,

We occasionally come across a particularly endearing type of needlework picture. These were stitched in the very early 19th century onto published prints on paper, so that the print is visible in a few areas. In this case the face and hands of the boy, and the lettering below are the original print and everything else was stitched. The subject, “Boy and Dog,” is delightful - a young boy holds a puppy while the adult dog (likely the mom of the puppy) jumps up. There are wonderful details such as the boy’s double-breasted jacket, hat and slippers and the markings on the dogs.

This was published March 19, 1795, by T. Colley, No. 3 Union Street, Portsea, as printed across the bottom. Thomas Colley was a prolific printer who was known to have worked in various locations, including Portsea. 

The needlework is in excellent condition. The paper has some slight discoloration and wrinkles. It is in its original carved and painted Hogarth style frame.