the velvet front embroidered with brass pins, reverse with silk lining, seven metal hooks to each side for attaching, with string

In fragile condition, generally worn as consistent with age and use, the velvet mainly worn, some of brass pins missing, the edges and extremities with tears and loose threads, reverse with tears to silk lining revealing linen padding underneath, possibly retouched, potentially re-sown for consolidation to edges, string between hooks probably later replacement, as viewed.
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