Metallic thread.
Textile | Object #: 1694349
Possibly button-related. Metallic silver thread with silk core; S-twist.
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Possibly button-related. Metallic silver thread with silk core; S-twist.
Explore This ItemMultiple strands. Metallic thread coiled or wrapped around silk structural threads. Appears silver.
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