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Rectangular panel with raised couchwork in white metal strips in a scrolled floral pattern with a narrow border to each side and end and with three triangular elements at each narrow end. Leaf and flower motifs filled with looped gold-coloured metal-wrapped thread on deep red velvet with check cotton fabric on reverse. Used to decorate side of mattress at infant's hair-cutting ceremony.
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