What Do You Think This Is? UPDATED

I know nothing about silver or matchboxes but I am pretty sure this is not needlepoint. 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-H-G-Murphy-Needlepoint-Garden-Scene-Solid-Silver-Match-Box-1938-/321476126627?pt=UK_Antiques_Silverware_RL&hash=item4ad97867a3

I'd guess this is embroidery on painted linen.  I'd also guess the threads were hand tinted with paint after stitching since this is dated 1938.  As far as I know, overdyed threads were not common then.  What do you think?

Interesting, regardless.  I suppose a regular box of matches is slid into the area below the stitching and the silver matchbox holder sits on a dressing or occasional table to make the utilitarian object of a paper matchbox more decorative.

UPDATE:  The auction ended without a buyer and has been relisted.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321504139194?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2661&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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Mysteries, Classes and Clubs

The August newsletter for Bedecked and Beaddazzled is the complete listing of all Ruth Schmuff's upcoming mysteries, shop classes and clubs. But there is more!  Ruth always throws in a stitch diagram and explanation of how to use it and derivatives of it.   This month she talks about Milanese, how to use it, how to make compensation easier and how to work it in vertical rows instead of on the diagonal.  
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/content/uploads/bedeckednewsaug2014.pdf

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Important Safety Tip

When I noticed that Diane just bought a cover for her magnifier, it reminded me that a friend just had her magnifier burn a hole in a cushion.   Diane's new cover is from Carol Eix Designs (second link), but you can make one yourself fairly easily or just drape a large handkerchief over the glass when your magnifier isn't in use.  
http://www.dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.com/2014/07/new-purchases.html

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carol-Eix-Design/290003741061652

Safety first!

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