A skirt panel of ivory muslin, the border embroidered in floss silks and metal threads with stylised scrolling foliage, with round and ogival net inserts, the field sprigged and spotted with sequins, the lower border with interlocking spirals, circa 1780s, probably French; and a dalmatic pieced from panels of ivory silk and satin embroidered alternatively with chenille and tamboured silks, trimmed with gilt metal braid, late 19th century, the embroidery dating from circa 1800 (2)

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A skirt panel of ivory muslin, the border embroidered in floss silks and metal threads with stylised scrolling foliage, with round and ogival net inserts, the field sprigged and spotted with sequins, the lower border with interlocking spirals, circa 1780s, probably French; and a dalmatic pieced from panels of ivory silk and satin embroidered alternatively with chenille and tamboured silks, trimmed with gilt metal braid, late 19th century, the embroidery dating from circa 1800 (2)

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