This beautiful pillow sham is a work of simply superb embroidery! Loomed of a medium weight but very fine pure white "fil de lin" linen, the sham is embroidered in all four corners with sinewy fronds masterfully executed in an important relief of bourdon and fine post point. A magnificent monogram, "MG," is embroidered in a scrolling bourdon with each letter decorated with fine post point and raised little buttons of embroidery. The border is scalloped with an equally meticulous embroidered edge and the sham closes at the back with eight tiny mother-of-pearl buttons. This sham, likely dating from the very early 20th century, is in impeccable condition. Dimensions: interior 24.5 x 24in., exterior 28 x 27.5in.
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SOLD (complimentary delivery)
ITEM: 1851