"Embroidered Silk Flower Bouquet."
Working charming girl dating from a time when their education, besides the holding of a house, was essentially to learn the art of embroidery, watercolors or music. This fine quality flowers, dated 1839, was written by a young girl "Maria de las Tortoras, a los nueve anos de edad knew" aged only nine. It is a moving object that testifies to a bygone era or good family very young ladies were placed. young in religious institutions to upgrade their education Bouquet kept very fresh colors but the silk support is somewhat altered and presents roussissures. The whole is under glass content in a golden wand likely original. Dimensions: 38.5 cm x 48.8 cm.