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Embroidered Silk
1760-70


Beautiful fabric. There are two complete widths with four selvedges. The fabric was joined and then embroidered over. Could you use this to make a waistcoat ? etc.


Cataloguing


dress panel of fine ivory ribbed silk embroidered in chenille and twisted silks with a tambour hook, a diagonal flower and leaf trail, rosebuds and six petalled flowers, comprising two widths length 32 in or 82 cm; width 37 in or 94 cm, three red lines to selvedges


Condition


There are a few smallish light brown markings which can really only be seen when the piece is held to the light.