A long horizontal length of crimson silk embroidered in metal threads with vertical bands of oak leaves and acorns, the field sprigged with fleur de lys, the lower border with scallops and tassels, embellished with looped threads and sequins--136 x 44in. (340 x 110cm.), circa 1800, Continental, possibly a skirt panel from a court dress, backing damaged, some damage with splitting and wear
A long horizontal length of crimson silk embroidered in metal threads with vertical bands of oak leaves and acorns, the field sprigged with fleur de lys, the lower border with scallops and tassels, embellished with looped threads and sequins--136 x 44in. (340 x 110cm.), circa 1800, Continental, possibly a skirt panel from a court dress, backing damaged, some damage with splitting and wear

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A long horizontal length of crimson silk embroidered in metal threads with vertical bands of oak leaves and acorns, the field sprigged with fleur de lys, the lower border with scallops and tassels, embellished with looped threads and sequins--136 x 44in. (340 x 110cm.), circa 1800, Continental, possibly a skirt panel from a court dress, backing damaged, some damage with splitting and wear
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