Textile - Embroidered Silk Gauze with Armenian Lace Edge, Baroness Viola, Late 19th century

Historical information

Made by Viola, sister of Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazovitz. Belonged to the above Baroness.

Physical description

White silk gauze with a self stripe is the background for this ornate design in coloured twisted silks and metal threads. The decorative edge is Armenian edging with an added gilt finish.

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