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Detail of Mechlin circa 1730-40

Stylized carnations and leaf sprigs are separated with swags.

The pattern repeat is actually much longer than it appears at first glance. The swag motif with elaborate diamond-shaped floral filling stitch alternates with two different motifs: a stylized carnation motif, and a leaf sprig motif.



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Details of Pattern RepeatDetails of Pattern RepeatpadThe design of each swag has a subtle, easily-overlooked variation. One includes flower shaped along the edge, the other a linen stitch with little embedded buds.
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