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Rare Williamsburg Cornucopia Apron Detail Crewel Embroidery Kit
   

Rare Williamsburg Cornucopia Apron Detail Crewel Embroidery Kit

$94.99 

Manufacturer :  Elsa Williams

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Another exquisite gift to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation by Cora Ginsburg, the silk apron that inspired this reproduction for today's crewel embroidery enthusiast is a true treasure. An interesting design originally stitched in silk threads over a very heavy paper onto an ivory silk "ground" ( main background fabric) , the cornucopia apron dates to approx 1720-1740. (Photo of original below)
 
This beautiful licensed reproduction by Elsa Williams is worked in beautiful cotton flosses of pale spring blues, cream, pinks  on a creamy linen background to achieve a very close reproduction you'll be happy to display for many years to come!
 
Size: 12" diameter ( 30 cm)
 
Kit contains: Design screened on linen, "The Color Organizer with pre-sorted 100% cotton floss, needle, complete directions and stitch instructions. Proudly made in the USA
 
Artist: Unnamed 18th century needlewoman, England
Manufacturer: Williamsburg by Elsa Williams, Licensed by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Year/Condition: 1993/ Vintage New


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