Vintage French Embroidered Tapestry, 1950s

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Discover the charm of our exquisite vintage French tapestry embroidery featuring a section from the Bayeux tapestry. Entirely hand embroidered … Read more Discover the charm of our exquisite vintage French tapestry embroidery featuring a section from the Bayeux tapestry. Entirely hand embroidered with wool on a cotton foundation with the same method than the original piece. this masterpiece with exclusive card designs based on authentic documents. Elevate your space with a touch of historic elegance. This part of the embroidery : « feasts of William and his barons, in preparation for battle » ( The Normans and their allies came to England to do battle with Harold; Now it has already been a week since they landed, and they have not yet seen a single Saxon soldier! To kill time, a few soldiers compete in sword fights.) ••• The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70-meter-long and 50 cm tall embroidery depicting the story of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. William the Conqueror invaded England from Normandy and defeated King Harold. The tapestry chronicles the Norman conquest of England, including the embarkation, landing, and the Battle of Hastings. The illustrations include brief explanations in Latin. This particular section represents a part of the Norwegian fleet. See less