Pictorial Valance

Panel of petit point embroidery with diapered ground of interlocking octagons and lozenges, each containing a stylized blossom. In the lower section are three groups of some of the Hundred Antiques. Predominating colors are green, blue and yellow. Top edge bound with blue satin. Note unfinished section in the group of vessels at the lower right, and restoration with a piece of diapered brocade above the brush pot to the left. Lining of gold colored gauze.