Medium: silk embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, laid, and outline stitches, French knots, and couched galloon on plain weave
Dimensions:
H x W (a): 47 × 27.5 cm (18 1/2 × 10 13/16 in.)
H x W (b): 46 × 27 cm (18 1/8 × 10 5/8 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Textiles
Made in:
England
Date:
early 20th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Two sections of a cream-colored silk valance with scalloped edge and silk fringe border. Embroidered with delicate naturalistic flowers and tendrils tied into bows. In pale greens, blues, golds, and pinks.
