A rare antique 1860s unused pair of hand worked Berlin wool work tapestry slipper fronts on canvas with bright floral motifs. Excellent condition with clear stitching, perfect for vintage textile collectors, costume makers or craft repurposing.
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These antique 1860s Berlin wool work tapestry slipper fronts are a vibrant survival of mid-Victorian needlework. Berlin wool work was a hugely popular technique in the 19th century for creating detailed, colourful needlepoint images using wool yarn on canvas. These panels are the fronts of a pair of slippers, worked in classic bright colours and floral motifs that show both the style and skill of the period.
The stitching on these slipper fronts is hand worked wool on canvas, and they remain unused, which is exceptionally rare for textiles of this age and type. The wool colours are bright and the stitching dense and even, preserving the tapestry’s visual impact. As slipper fronts, these panels would originally have been joined to a sole and back to form a complete slipper, but now they are ready for creative repurposing or textile display.
Because they are unused Victorian tapestry panels, they are particularly desirable for textile collectors, costume historians, and heritage craft makers who want authentic mid-19th century wool work examples. They can be framed as vintage art, mounted in shadowboxes, or used in larger needlework and upholstery projects where antique tapestry detail adds character.
Perfect for our requirements ans so difficult to find quality lace of this depth for our project. The is the second batch of this lace we have bought. We are impressed with the speed of postage and delivery once ordered hence the five stars.
