Vintage Punched Paper Embroidery Framed Floral Needlework Wall Art

This is a narrow framed piece of vintage punched paper embroidery featuring a raised floral bouquet worked in colorful thread or yarn on perforated paper.

The design has a tall “steeple” bouquet shape with red, pink, white, yellow, green, and purple flowers against a warm brown punched-paper background.

The piece is framed under glass in a gold-tone frame and has a simple wire hanger on the back.

It has noticeable age and frame wear, but the floral needlework still has a charming handmade look for cottage decor, antique-style gallery walls, or textile collectors who appreciate old handwork with a little life showing.

Details

∙ Era: Vintage; Victorian-inspired style
∙ Material: Punched/perforated paper with raised thread or yarn embroidery; glass front; gold-tone frame; wood backing visible
∙ Color: Gold, brown, red, pink, white, green, yellow, purple
∙ Size/Measurements: Approximately 18 x 8 inches
∙ Design notes: Tall floral bouquet arrangement with raised stitched flowers and leaves on a perforated grid background
∙ Frame: Gold-tone frame with visible wear, chips, rubbing, and corner separation
∙ Back: Wood backing with wire hanger; visible old repairs/edge material on back

Use/display ideas: Cottage wall decor, antique-style gallery wall, sewing room decor, textile display, floral collector piece

Condition Grade Fair to Good

displayable, but with noticeable frame wear, age marks, and backing issues.

Positives

∙ Floral embroidery remains colorful and visually appealing
∙ Raised stitching gives the bouquet nice texture and handmade character
∙ Narrow vertical size works well for small wall spaces, shelves, or gallery walls
∙ Glass front appears to be present and helps protect the needlework
∙ Wire hanger is attached on the back
∙ Nice subject matter for collectors of vintage needlework, floral decor, and cottage-style pieces

Issues / Wear

∙ Gold-tone frame shows heavy rubbing, chips, scratches, white exposed areas, and finish loss
∙ Frame corners show visible gaps, splitting, and wear at the mitered joints
∙ Glass/front surface shows scratches, glare, smudges, and possible trapped dust or haze
∙ Punched paper background shows age toning, darkening, and visible marks
∙ Embroidery appears dusty/fuzzy in places, with normal fiber texture and age visible
∙ Backing shows wear, scratches, old edge repairs or tape/foil-like material, and an older wire hanger
∙ Not opened or inspected outside the frame
∙ Exact age and materials are not confirmed from the photos

Collector’s Notes

Punched or perforated paper was used for embroidery and decorative needlework beginning in the 19th century, with Victorian-era popularity especially strong for framed mottoes, bookmarks, and display pieces. This example has that same handmade, structured look, though the exact age of this piece and frame is not confirmed from the photos.

It is not a pristine piece, but it has the kind of honest, old-house charm that works beautifully in a sewing room, cottage gallery wall, or vintage floral display. Availability is not the same as the right piece—and this one has plenty of texture and story.

This framed punched paper embroidery has a tall raised floral bouquet in red, pink, and purple, and it suits a cottage gallery wall or sewing room. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.