19th Century Fabric with Spangles

Antique Fabric
Antique Fabric
Antique Fabric

19th Century Fabric with Spangles

This is a white India muslin fabric from the early 1800s embroidered all over with white glass sparkling beads. The fabric was made into an evening dress and would have been magnificent in candlelight.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOANNE HAUG 

 

 

 

Facts About Silk Fabric The history of silk fabric.

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