Antique Cutwork Embroidered Richelieu Lace Wallhanging Curtain Panel: C1900 - 1910 France watercolour Pleanty of fabric here for

Pleanty of fabric here for a good sized project

Overall Length: 56 inches (142 cm)

as edging on a shelves in a cupboard

Nothing detrimental to the garment as a whole

Antique Cutwork Embroidered Richelieu Lace Wallhanging Curtain Panel: C1900 - 1910 France watercolour Pleanty of fabric here forThis linen textile corresponds exactly to the great French tradition of Richelieu embroidery (a form of openwork white embroidery) combined with artisan lace. This French embroidery technique highly prized since the 17th century, characterized by cut out patterns (cutwork) linked together by small bars embroidered with buttonhole stitch (festoon). The lower section features large, realistic flowers (resembling Lillys) worked with solid fabric panels