SilkLover sent me a nice link to Witney Antiques.http://www.witneyantiques.com/flat.items/embroidery.htm

They have a picture of a panel

"A complete panel composed of metallic wrapped silk threads ( purl ) couched metallic thread and spangles on a silk ground in a formal design of scrolling leaves and flower heads. Possibly intended to be used for the lid of a box. - 17thC"


Go to the site, and click on the small picture of the panel for a much larger picture.

Thanks SilkLover! :-)