#1885 $650
Appliquéd/embroidered felt pelmet, c.1890
This delightful felt pelmet is appliquéd in a whimsical manner with bouquets of felt and tufted wool daisies with velveteen leaves. The appliqués are embellished with gold silk chain stitch embroidery.
Aqua silk ribbon with picot edges is threaded through slits in the decorative panels. Although the craftsmanship is quite skillful, the flower-and-hearts design motif has the appeal of naive folk art to our overly sophisticated eyes.
The personal touch of a one-of-a-kind decorative piece adds unique charm to any interior. This panel can be displayed over a door or window. The bold flowers show well from a distance.
The condition is almost excellent. Sections of the ribbon are frayed on the ends. You can replace the ribbon, but I think it is part of the charm of this 115-year-old piece.
The pelmet is 10 1/2" tall by 74" long.
