Hand Painted Design for Textile Development: C19th France 19th century bodice Hand-painted onto a heavy paper

Hand-painted onto a heavy paper with gouache this historic design is still as bright and vibrant as when it was first painted

Hand embroidered mainly in cross stitch onto a fine hand loomed linen ground

erimine trimmed cloak and boots with bows

they have been dyed in the laharia technique which means ‘wave’

Hand Painted Design for Textile Development: C19th France 19th century bodice Hand-painted onto a heavy paperAn original and unique hand painted design from France for printed shawl or stole ends, dating c1840 60. Painted in gouache and watercolour on paper with colour reference notes in margins. In good condition for a working painted design from this period. Some scuffs to paper and a historic mend. Would look wonderful framed. Measurements: 42. 5cm X 33cm