1940s Pair of Pink Floral Embroidered Appliqués

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Lovely, large pair of mirrored appliques from the 1940s.  I believe they are machine embroidered on silk chiffon.  Cabbage roses with small buds and leafy details.  I imagine these originally sprayed over both heavily padded shoulders of a sophisticated evening gown of the period.  These appliqués are more coral pink than they appear in the photos.  The true shade is the classic rose color popular in the 1940s.

Measurements

Appliqués are 10 inches tall and 8 inches at their widest.

Condition

These were obviously removed from a glamorous gown of the 1940s.  There are some loose threads mostly from their previous attachment (that are easily pulled off) and one or two from the embroidery itself.  Otherwise magnificent!

Grade: Excellent