Kleed met 17de-eeuws Frans borduurwerk, opgesteld tijdens de Exposition Rétrospective van 1873 in Tours, Frankrijk 1873

This black and white photograph by Gabriel Blaise, taken in 1873, depicts a piece of 17th-century French embroidery. The photograph, likely a documentation of the Exposition Rétrospective of 1873 in Tours, France, showcases the intricate details of the textile. The delicate patterns and textures of the embroidery are emphasized through the stark contrast of light and shadow in the image. The photograph serves as a historical record of the exquisite craftsmanship of 17th-century French needlework.