France, possibly Lyon

Salesman's Sample

1780/90
Silk, warp-float faced twill weave with supplementary pile warps forming cut, solid velvet; embroidered with silk floss in outline, satin and stem stitches; couching and French knots; silk, plain weave-covered paillettes
23.1 × 12.7 cm (9.1 × 5 in)

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