Antique Hand Embroidered Waistcoat Front: C18th France wall hanging The surface of this hanging

The surface of this hanging is entirely covered in hand embroidered silk using a traditional stitch unique to suzanis

and today it is the oldest wallpaper manufacturer still in business

deer and magnificent roaring tigers at the base

It is in a time worn condition with numerous rubs and losses to the surface oil paint

Antique Hand Embroidered Waistcoat Front: C18th France wall hanging The surface of this hangingRe worked in the first quarter of the 20th century into a ladies modesty panel blouse from an 18th century waistcoat front. Decorative modesty panels were worn under a light jacket or blouse, they were popular throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Made from a cream fine corded silk which has been exquisitely hand embroidered in silks, it also has beautiful handmade silk wrapped buttons. The embroidery is in tambour or chain stitch, with lovely