Finely Hand Crocheted Drawstring Pouch antique printing block All of the stitches are

All of the stitches are holding tight and the backing is in great shape too

and I love the relative simplicity of the cat

The piece is in excellent condition

I do believe this has a fair number of years on it

quite a fabulous thing I think

Finely Hand Crocheted Drawstring Pouch antique printing block All of the stitches areI know from the seller that this very finely crocheted bag came out of an old estate in Pennsylvania, and though it is in near perfect condition, I am pretty certain it is 100 years old or so, and definitely it was all hand done. I think the colors and patterning as well as the shape of it, with pointy tip at the bottom are just terrific, plus that pink border with tiny knots along the top. With a nice long drawstring, I believe original to it, too.