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Accession Number 1985.45.140.b Title applique from vest Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type applique Gender and Age men Materials and Techniques woven, twill, flannel; woven, pile, velvet; embroidered; appliqued Measurements overall: 4 x 10 cm Description

White felted fabric attached to black velvet strip. White perle twist embroidery thread on velvet in a wheat design. Chain stitch worked around the flap and an open chain stitch on the inner edge of the flap. …

White felted fabric attached to black velvet strip. White perle twist embroidery thread on velvet in a wheat design. Chain stitch worked around the flap and an open chain stitch on the inner edge of the flap. Points of satin stitch worked above the chain stitch and faggoting along upper ede of the flap. Small buttonhole stitch flowers in centre of the flap.

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