What was the history of the petit point?
Petit point has an illustrious history in that it was a favorite activity of Madame de Maintenon, the second wife of King Louis XIV of France. She founded the Saint Cyr l’École, a school for poor girls of good families, located in a small village near Versailles.
What do you call a petit point stitch?
Today, petit point is often referred to as a “tent stitch,” and resides under the moniker of needlepoint. Because of its intricacy it is suitable for small objet d’art such as pill-boxes, small portraits, and elegant handbags.
What kind of fabric was used for petit point?
It is worked on a canvas or woven base and consists of diagonal stitches. Petit point was a favorite pastime of aristocratic ladies, including the second wife of King Louis XIV. The canvas that is used, often made of cotton or linen, is composed of warp and woof threads.
How much does a petit point picture cost?
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How big is a petit point floral picture?
This is a pair of vintage petit point floral pictures, beautifully framed with oval double matting and extremely well executed. They measure 10 l/” x 8 1/2″ and come from a smoke free & pet free home. I have many more quality items available.
Where did the art of petit point come from?
Petit point is a form of needlepoint that’s smaller and more delicate than traditional embroidery, which means it results in gorgeous, intricate patterns. It’s been around since the early 1700s, popularized by the Austiran empress Maria Theresia, who was known to love the art form and practice it herself whenever possible.
How big is a petit point picture of a French boy?
Petit Point Picture of French Boy in Antique frame. This is a small Petit Point picture of a young French boy set in an antique gold frame with a white oval mat. The picture in frame measures 9 l/2″ high x 7 1/2″ wide. The skill in this needlework is amazing and the picture is very sweet set in this antique gold frame.
