Susan Pendleton's 1906 Gray Cat on Pink Cushion Needlepoint bone doll Aged as obvious but indestructible

Aged as obvious but indestructible and not actively shedding rust or paint

turning it to show the frowning face on moody days by way of warning

just brilliant

and I really love the warmth and folkiness of this one

Susan Pendleton's 1906 Gray Cat on Pink Cushion Needlepoint bone doll Aged as obvious but indestructibleDeep love at first sight with this one for me this resting but watchful cat has the presence of a lion in wait, and reminds me in manner of the menagerie of animals scattered around Medieval tapestries. And then hand written on the backside: "Susan Pendleton Given to Olive 1906 on a Tuesday." ! 11 1 4" x 8 3 4" framed, as found. Good condition, with not a missing stitch that I can see. There is a little minor rippling of the needlepoint overall, not