There is a dealer in New Hampshire at a shop I frequent who built an exquisite collection of antique ribbon and trim, culled in Europe. I bought and sold one long stretch of English 17th-early 18th century heavy wool and metallic thread trim a month or two ago, and scooped up this group of pieces last week, earlier 19th century I think, maybe even earlier than that, and I would guess French. I just find the metallic thread embroidery, which I think would qualify as stumpwork, just unbelievable--look at those details! And the back of the ribbon is nearly as beautiful, looking like hand-stitched spiderwebs or birds nests. Various bits here, though one longer piece over two feet in length; I'd just pin it to the wall to marvel at it.
Longest continuous piece 28" x 1 1/2". All pictured included.
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