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This gorgeous textile was either meant to be used as an underskirt ( with decorative edge showing) as a petticoat ORRR it was meant to be used as a ciel de lit topper!~ It was not used for either, so it's in unused condition! It's a large circular textile , which , if cut down the length would be about 106 inches wide and it's about 42 inches long. The fabric is white tule ( aged , off-white now!) and the stunning embroideries are all applied to the tule! ~ ~ the tones of each the tule and the applique are so beautifully grayed white with patina ~ The embroideries are extremely well done, very very detailed and I can't tell if some of the design is stump work or if it's just deeply embroidered!~ It's a gorgeous gorgeous find. It would make the most amazing skirt ( of course, over leggings etc ) curtains, etc. To repurpose this would finally give it the spotlight it deserves!!~ it's a wonderful, wonderful thing. There are about 22 of the large embroidery appliques and many of the small! ~


MEASUREMENTS : This lovely textile measures : 106 inches long if cut. Laid flat about 53 inches and the length is 42 inches approximately ~

CONDITION ~ Wonderful condition! Nothing I can find to report! Light signs of time and use only in the stunning patina ~*~

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