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Illustrated botanical books were used frequently as design inspiration, and the flowers here are recognisable species, although their form has been stylised to fit the design of the embroidery. Each heart-shaped compartment has a different flower or plant, which include borage, cornflower, oak, rose, berry, pea, marigold, lily, honeysuckle, bluebell, columbine, heartsease, daffodil, currant and fern.","physicalDescription":"Silk satin embroidered with silk, metal thread and metal strip in satin stitch and couched work. Red satin back. Three tassels attached. Edged with silver-gilt bobbin lace, with some spangles attached. 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