Late 19th century
Neck opening decorated with gold and silver metallic thread as well as a couched thread (red yellow white and blue). Various areas of the neck opening have been highlighted with green and red silk yarns. The outline of the main design has been highlighted using a black cord couched down with a silver-coloured yarn.
TRC 2002.0077
Neck opening decoration
Textile Research Centre
Silk metal glass
Hand embroidered (couching blanket stitch wrapping)