Skirt Panel (France), early 19th century (CH 18409345)

Lower part of a light brown satin skirt panel with a scalloped bottom edge accentuated by daisy-like flowers, arcs and V-shapes of applied white satin sprinkled with sequins. Band of stylized flowers above in white and multicolored silks, metal thread, purls and sequins. Remainder decorated with widely spaced pairs of tiny flowers. Serpentining diagonals in chain stitch.