A skein of vintage silver metallic embroidery thread-silver purl. French in origin. This is a stiff thread that can be used at is or slightly stretch out to create different affects. When placed on fabric it is often used to outline applique or embroidery work and has a row of pearls look.
 
Purls are made from a hard wire and coiled so that a hollow metal thread is made. This hollow threads looks like a string of beads and is pretty flexible. Can be formed into corners with the aid of tweezers with little problem. When purls are pulled and stretched, the wire becomes less flexible and rigid. This makes it easy to shape and handle when couched onto your gold work embroidery. As the purls are stretched, they begin to look similar to a string of pearls.
 
Measurements
 
Skein has 40 strands
 
Each strand measures approximately 1 meters 40 cm in length
 
The width of the thread is 1 mm wide.
 
Condition
 
Old stock. Excelent unused condition. However the the strands do have some darker spots and areas of tarnish which can be seen in the photos. 
 
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