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I have a lot of these decorative items. All of them are in "new" condition - meaning they have never been applied to anything. They are probably Art Nouveau (see the back of one example). Some are supposed to be used on clothing, others on furniture, and others on lamps (tassels?).
What is the proper name for that in English? Does anyone collect these things? Please help.
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Ornamental applique? I'll see if I can find the real term in my research books.
Thanks valentino97. I tried "possamenten" - a German term, but I am not even sure if my items fall under that category.
Your help is greatly appreciated :)
Passementerie - ornamental applique. A fuller definition can be found on internet or at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/passementerie
try this it might help!!!
http://books.google.com/books?id=aDi-avifRTUC&pg=PA93&lpg=PA93&dq=nouveau+for+dreese&source=bl&ots=ese3nfQI09&sig=PSYXBMy5Wz7WoEiDV7ywBeNe-Xs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=xzcpUcqBJKjziwL52YCwDw&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false
Thank valentino97 and bratjdd. You are both most helpful! :)
Lovely!...:-)
Thanks inky :)