Repair

1. I reinforced the torn velvet at side slits with fusible interfacing.

2. I repaired the lettering on tablets and velvet. The original lettering was “embroidered” with fine wire coiled around thread; I replaced with tiny beads strung on thread. Not perfect but legible.

3. I also repaired the appliqué: fraying gold fabric in lions; loose sequins and gold cord reattached. A few missing sequins/beads replaced. Reinforced edges of appliqué.