A set of four blue velvet hangings with applied embroidery in silver gilt and gilt threads with large urns decorated with wreath and palm branches linked by ribbons, with scrolling patterns at the base, trimmed with braid--65in x 35in.; a panel worked with an urn bearing a castle motif--50in x 45in. and another worked with a crowned orb--48in x 74in., late 19th centurySee illustration on cover (6)

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A set of four blue velvet hangings with applied embroidery in silver gilt and gilt threads with large urns decorated with wreath and palm branches linked by ribbons, with scrolling patterns at the base, trimmed with braid--65in x 35in.; a panel worked with an urn bearing a castle motif--50in x 45in. and another worked with a crowned orb--48in x 74in., late 19th centurySee illustration on cover (6)

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