{"product_id":"we-all-do-fade-as-a-leaf-mid-1800s-gold-beaded-punch-paper-embroidery-on-silk-ribbon","title":"We All Do Fade As a Leaf, Mid 1800s Gold Beaded Punch Paper Embroidery on Silk Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all do fade as a leaf, indeed. Something richer and more interesting to the fading of a leaf than a flower, I'd say. This is an extra large one, which lends what feels like quite a bit of gravitas to the pronouncement, too. And embroidered in metallic gold beads, which furthers that sense of weight, and which themselves have surely darkened\/tarnished a bit over the many years of its life, all to the good. A most frame-worthy one--either with the white silk ribbon fully outstretched, its ends toned and fraying, which feels pretty poignant, or with the ribbon tucked under, making it feels a bit more as if in conversation with Jenny Holzer! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbroidery area: 8 1\/2\" x 2 1\/18\". Overall (ribbon fully outstretched: 18\" long.) Embroidery itself in very good antique condition, just a little scattered toning spotting to the paper, no losses to the beading. Ribbon show spotting and heavier staying\/toning\/fraying toward the ends as documented. Better than photos, feels brighter and with a very strong visual punch in hand. Mid 19th century I believe. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"critical EYE Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924864745726,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5022\/1382\/files\/IMG_7301.png?v=1773257674","url":"https:\/\/www.criticaleyefinds.com\/products\/we-all-do-fade-as-a-leaf-mid-1800s-gold-beaded-punch-paper-embroidery-on-silk-ribbon","provider":"critical EYE Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}