A cerise textile hanging, with metal-thread applique, probably Italian, late 19th/early 20th century

the hanging applied with central applique work star motif, with rings attached to top edge for hanging, and with 50cm. fringe along the lower edge, together with a tie-back

Decorative single panel. Lined and edged with complimentary coloured material. Overall good condition. Minor losses to some of metal-work applique. Minor marks. Gathered across the top and with wooden hoops for hanging. Full measurements (including height from top to bottom, width across the top gathered, and the width across the lower edge of the curtain panel): Approximately 245cm. high with the fringing across the bottom, 125cm. wide (gathered across the top), 196cm. wide (across the lower edge of the panel)
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