Textile - Embroidered Lambrequin, Late 19th century

Historical information

An embroidered lambrequin is a short, decorative drapery or pelmet used to cover a shelf edge, a mantelpiece, or the top of a window casing

Physical description

Natural coloured linen with pointed scalloped edge. The design is carried out in a fine braid and couched cords with some other surface stitchery. The colours are red, yellow, brown and grey/green.

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