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A work made of silk, warp-float faced satin weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk cord in outline, satin, padded satin and stem stitches; couching and french knots; medallions executed with perforations imitating lace.

Salesman's Sample (Waistcoat Pocket)

1780/90

France, probably Lyon

France

Silk, warp-float faced satin weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk cord in outline, satin, padded satin and stem stitches; couching and French knots; medallions executed with perforations imitating lace

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