Country French Footstool, Needlepoint Covering

Priced in Mexican Pesos.   
This little footstool is referred to as a Gout Stool. 
The idea was to keep your feet up off the cold floor. 
Origin is French and there is a good chance it is late 18th of early 19th C. 
(We would have to remove the upholstery to examine the wood joining techniques).
 
This measures 15" long x 11" wide by 9" tall at the back. Very good condition. Needlepoint fabric is in good condition too, not as old as the footstool itself.