{"product_id":"vintage-needlepoint-framed-art-windmill-scene-dutch","title":"Vintage Needlepoint Framed Art Windmill Scene Dutch","description":"Vintage Needlepoint Framed Art Windmill Scene Dutch 13\" X10.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePicture depict condition , nicks in the frame. This framed needlepoint piece is a scenic landscape featuring a large windmill by the water,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Subject Matter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Scene: The artwork depicts a traditional rural landscape with a central windmill, a small cottage, and a sailboat on the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Style: This type of \"Dutch landscape\" was a very popular motif for needlepoint kits during the 1930s and 40s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Connection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Framing: The sticker on the back reveals it was framed by Mueller Bros., Inc., a well-known framing business once located at 218 S. Wabash Ave. in Chicago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* History of the Framer: Mueller Brothers was a prominent Chicago firm; notably, Armand Lee, who later founded a famous framing and restoration company of his own, worked as a salesman there in the 1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Era: Given the 1934 date on your other piece and the historical records of this framing shop, these were likely created and framed during the mid-1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare and Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe frame itself is a classic \"molded\" style typical of that period. Because these pieces are nearly a century old, the browning on the fabric is often caused by the original wood or cardboard backing, which is acidic and can damage the textile over time.","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52254593384747,"sku":null,"price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/0978\/3339\/files\/01412cc0-d911-48e3-b496-6dfa5a61244a.jpg?v=1771760273","url":"https:\/\/papasyardsales.com\/products\/vintage-needlepoint-framed-art-windmill-scene-dutch","provider":"PaPa's Yard Sale's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}