This interesting item is going under the hammer at James D Julia inc in Maine US, and is an example of Canadian folk needlework. The estimate is $10,000-15,000.
The catalogue description reads:
Late 19th century Canada. Signed by Mrs. W. Horton, Carlton Place, May 1st 1899. Featuring on one side a commemorative scene ""God Save the Queen, Memory of William III 1690"" with finely crafted needlework picture in wool yarn on wool panel with a large picture of William of Orange on horseback in full regalia and other figures having appliqued banners featuring contemporary military slogans. The reverse side is decorated with the slogan ""Slow to take offense, offering none"". Featuring the central portrait of T.L. Hackett, surrounded by religious and masonic iconography. Along bottom lower left, beaver, ""Ellisville L.O.L. #485"", lower right has maple leaf, all elements are needle work. Ellisville, possibly Ellisville, Ontario. Surrounded by wool fringe with wood and forged iron hanging rod at top. SIZE: 72"" x 82"" CONDITION: Commensurate with age. Losses, moth damage and repairs. Overall very good. 9-93221
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