Early 20th century
Red velvet stole decorated around the edges with a scalloped metal thread edging with stylised vine leaves. The main decoration consists of a Maltese cross sun burst and related decoration all worked in padded metal thread embroidery using various types of metal threads as well as applied spangles.
TRC 2020.3297
Stole
Textile Research Centre
Cotton metal
Factory produced cloth (velvet) factory produced metal brands hand embroidered (metal thread)