Waistcoat front, Technique: Embroidery using satin, stem and knot stitches in twelve colors of floss silk and metal-wrapped silk; coils of metal wire, sequins (paillettes) and paste jewels sewn on silk plain weave foundation. Trimmed with four color woven silk fringe., Waistcoat right front panel with a design of blindfolded Cupid being driven by a bird. Trimmed with polychrome fringe., France, late 18th century, embroidery & stitching, Waistcoat front

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Size: 3633px × 7360px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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