Rare Gilt and Silk Thread Embroidered Book Binding with Carnation (symbolising devotion) : C17th Europe 18th century We have reflected this in

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He told me this is the best quality linen he’s ever had…

The Virgin Mary is depicted as the Queen of Heaven

Smallest panel: 72

The appliqué pieces are carefully and accurately inset into the ground rather than sitting on top

Rare Gilt and Silk Thread Embroidered Book Binding with Carnation (symbolising devotion) : C17th Europe 18th century We have reflected this inItem Details. A framed embroidery dating from the 1600s composed of metallic wrapped silk threads, couched metallic threads with silk thread embroidery worked onto a hand loomed linen ground. After careful research we believe this fine embroidery was made to cover a book,possibly a Bible or book of psalms. It is presented in an unglazed frame from a later date. Embroidered with a pink carnation (which represents devotion) in full bloom with buds