Private collection of Jen Funk Segrest

Initial thoughts:

• Size 11/0 Czech beads for sure match up, they are the same size. I have a few pics showing some translucent pink 11/0 from my supplies.
• Design was worked vertically and folded and joined on the sides nearly invisibly. I think. Then the top border of beads was attached to a braided type stitch that goes through the fine kidskin leather lining that bears the weight of the beads.
• There is very little damage, but one section looks to have some navy blue thread worked in to close a area . It has distinct twisted ply not seen in the other threads, it might be newer repair. I have seen them use multiple colors in period pieces of embroidery, but need to have more time.

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