AMAZING Large Antique Beaded & Embroidered Gown Panel Start Price USD 200.00 Current Price USD 200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 19, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location MANHATTAN See more about 'AMAZING Large Antique Beaded & Embroidered Gown Panel' Description The original gown that this panel came from must have been spectacular!  It is a combination of velvet chenille embroidery and a multiplicity of elements; gold beads, pearls, crystals and sequins.  There are small tassels of seed beads and pearls throughout the textile. The panel measures a whopping 40" long and 12" across the top narrowing to 7" across the bottom (though the top can be the bottom and visa versa).  The fabric on which it is sewn is a light beige faille which is in strong condition.  The embroidered area is clean and there is some bead loss but considering that this piece is anywhere from 50 - 100 years old I would say the condition is very good.  There are some marks on the fabric surrounding the bead work.This would make an extraordinary panel for the front of a wedding gown.  It would also yield many, many appliques if cut apart.For the past 25 years, I have been a designer of one of a kind wearable art.  My trademark was to integrate antique and vintage textiles with luxurious new fabrics.  I frequently traveled to Europe in my quest for the most beautiful embroideries, appliques and trims.  My art coats, jackets and gowns graced many red carpet award shows, weddings, charity balls and the like.  Using brilliantly deft sewers our creations sold for as much as $10,000.I have now semi retired but I still have 1000s of design elements.  I have a vast collection of appliques, motifs, laces,  buttons, buckles, silk ribbon work rosettes, fabric yardage,beads and baubles.  I hope to sell them on to another creative soul who might have a vision for them.  I am also amidst an abundance of clutter, my personal collection of Victoriana and kitch, which also needs to be downsized.  This culd take years!  I hope you will visit me often as I will attempt to add things daily.  I know I have things that will work for millinery, doll clothes,clothing design, handbags, fabric design reference and lamp shades among many more. Place a Bid!