Textile - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: SILK EMBROIDERY ON SILK, Mid 1800's

Physical description

Artwork. A square of silk fabric, finished on the four sides with a .8 cm fringe of the fabric. A border of blue stitchery 2 cm from inside the fringe surrounds a floral design of three variegated pink flowers, one variegated blue flower, and soft green leaves. In one corner is a butterfly with soft pink wings, dark body, and long antennae. Burgandy satin stitch buds, and centres in two of the flowers add depth.

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