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SKU:
MISC160
Antique French Louis XVI Petit Point Gilded Screen
Height: 38 1/4 inches Width: 21 inches
Petit point embroidery is a fine, detailed form of needlework. Very small stitches are used to create intricate designs on fine mesh canvas.
Giltwood is wood that has been treated with a layer of gold leaf, a technique that became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. In antique furniture, it is considered a sign of luxury.
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