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Italian Filé Couching cushion cover
18th c

Some raised work on this magnificent embroidery.


Cataloguing

The crimson silk velvet ground appliqué with a central acanthus leaf within strapwork scrolls, leaves and exotic flowers, all worked in gold and silver file with some raised work padding, backed with red cotton.



17 x 21  in; 44 x 54 cm


Condition

Overall very good. A little of the silk velvet background fabric is worn and the stuffing can be seen in the central raised work motif near the centre top, and to the flanking motifs.


Price: on request

Ref N°: 9064