Meticulously Executed Vintage 1980 National Paragon Corp. Finished Crewel Masterwork
Offered here is an exceptional, pristine example of mid-century American textile hobby craft. This piece is a fully realized, hand-stitched rendition of Paragon Stitchery's rare 1980 release, Kit No. 0514, traditionally titled "Madonna and Child".
Artistic Composition & Iconography:
The design pays direct homage to early Italian Renaissance masterworks—specifically utilizing the classic iconography seen in Sandro Botticelli's 1487 Madonna of the Pomegranate (Madonna della Melagrana). It depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child holding the sacred pomegranate, rendered in beautifully layered, dimensional yarn textures. The palette consists of deeply saturated terracotta, desert sands, olive greens, and muted cornflower blues, perfectly suiting Mid-Century Modern, Cottagecore, or traditional gallery walls.
Technical Craftsmanship & Condition:
• Stitch Quality: Flawless tension with exceptionally uniform stitches. The back of the textile reveals highly disciplined, professional yarn-locking.
• Textile Condition: Crisp, structurally robust linen-style canvas backing with zero signs of dry rot.
• Authenticity Marks: The raw fabric borders remain completely un-cropped, cleanly preserving the original factory stamps: "© 1980 NATIONAL PARAGON CORP" and "KIT NO. 0514" for clear museum/collector verification.
Collector Note for Framing:
This textile has been carefully uninstalled from a prior UGLY framing assembly to protect its raw state. Shipping unframed allows the buyer to dodge heavy shipping costs and select an appropriate accent frame to precisely fit their curated interior design.
Will be rolled gently and packed securely.