Description
Remarkable Argentan needlepoint court dress ornament flounce (engaging), linen, circa 1750. Symmetrical decoration of exotic flowers, tassels, horns of plenty and ribbon bows on the border with matte and openwork effects executed in a multitude of virtuoso stitches and fancy modes including O with nose for the network. Original spindle mesh. 7 and 15 cm high for 1.80 m long.
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Remarkable Argentan needlepoint court dress ornament flounce (engaging), linen, circa 1750. Symmetrical decoration of exotic flowers, tassels, horns of plenty and ribbon bows on the border with matte and openwork effects executed in a multitude of virtuoso stitches and fancy modes including O with nose for the network. Original spindle mesh. 7 and 15 cm high for 1.80 m long.