This exquisite needlepoint artwork, dating from the late 18th century (1775–1800), is a fine example of English or French textile craftsmanship. The piece features a central figure of a shepherdess in a red and white gown holding a crook, surrounded by an exuberant bower of tulips, peonies, and other stylized flora. It is expertly rendered using a combination of wool, silk, and tarnished silver metallic threads.

The technical execution is highly skilled: the human figure and the botanical details are worked in petitpoint for fine definition, while the light silk background utilizes a broader gros point stitch. Historically, this piece—along with its mate—is believed to have served as a decorative cover or mat for a wall sconce, lantern, or candle, explaining its unique scalloped shape. The needlepoint is in excellent condition, with only minute losses to the wool petitpoint in small plant areas. It was professionally framed by Gallery Mihalis in Hudson, Quebec, between the 1960s and 2000.

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