Antique French Ribbonwork Floral Applique - Yellow Organza with Beads italian tole width at the base is

width at the base is 2-1/4"

I see only one area at the front

Since it was missing

the reverse of the lid reads Merry Christmas

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Antique French Ribbonwork Floral Applique - Yellow Organza with Beads italian tole width at the base isNeeding only a few stitches to bring back to life, here's an antique piece of french ribbonwork. A yellow organza flower features seed beads at the center; a bit of floss embroidery peeks out from the underside. Because of this, I actually think this applique might have adorned a lampshade at some time. Length is 1 7 8"; width is 1" approx. Entirely handsewn the piece can be applied to anything you can think of. As to washing, I do not know how the