Beaver in silver filigree on forest green Chanterelles The catalogue describes it as

The catalogue describes it as an “Embroidered French Gingham Dress Pattern

Japanese koubai paper

acrylic rhinestone

an American evening dress from 1893

This hand-stitched Victorian paper gown is based on an American mourning dress from 1872-1874

Beaver in silver filigree on forest green Chanterelles The catalogue describes it asWhats more Canadian than a beaver? Not much, youd think, what with it being our national animal and all. This beaver, however, is not Canadian; its a European beaver. But you probably cant tell, and neither can anyone else. If you dont tell, then neither will I. This bewhiskered beaver is made from orange and gold Nepalese paper and features a gold glass bead eye. It is based on a 1774 illustration of Castor fiber (European beaver) from Die Saugthiere