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France, possibly Lyon

Salesman's Sample

1780/90
Silk, plain weave with supplementary patterning warps and self-patterned by ground weft floats; appliquéd with linen, knotted netting; embroidered with silk floss in outline, satin, padded satin and single satin stitches; French knots
24.8 × 14.2 cm (9.8 × 5.6 in)

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