Revival French Ribbonwork Spray - Dress Hat Hanky Holder Applique mixed media there are parts on the

there are parts on the underside that feel "hard" - this might be where a touch of glue was used to secure to the back of the brush

just light surface marks and small specks of brown that just show up on celluloid with old age

The reverse shows a long line with traces of lead solder - this would have been where the pinstem was

A very nice vintage religious image

I think I like it better with dried or fabric flowers as I have pictured

Revival French Ribbonwork Spray - Dress Hat Hanky Holder Applique mixed media there are parts on theNeeding only a few stitches to make ready for use, here's a mid century piece of ribbonwork. Found on an old hanky holder, the center trio of florals are pink, french blue and ice blue silk. The back leaves are French ombre that appear to be cotton. Size is 2 3 8" x 1 1 8". Entirely handsewn. Can be glued, sewn or pinned to a project but the piece should be removed before cleaning as silk can only be dry cleaned. Uses? A doll's hat, an embellishment