{"product_id":"flea-market-item-26-352","title":"Flea Market Item 26-352","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage French Passementerie Sample Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating French passementerie or haberdashery manufacturer’s sample card, displaying a range of small gilt-metal square ornaments, mounts and decorative frames in numerous sizes and designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 55 surviving pieces which include embossed floral, geometric, beaded and textured patterns, each accompanied by handwritten reference numbers and sizes\/prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbably dating from the early to mid-20th century, this would have been a working trade card used to show customers the available decorative metal components—possibly for dressmaking, belts, millinery, handbags, shoes or other fashion accessories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aged blue card, handwritten annotations and surviving gilt samples make it particularly appealing as an authentic piece of French haberdashery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: gilt or gold-coloured pressed\/stamped base metal mounted on heavy card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: age wear, staining and missing samples, all part of its original working history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533832950004,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/1621\/7332\/files\/unnamed_828d5b54-b784-4cbb-8afc-7d67b6d847fd.jpg?v=1790320347","url":"https:\/\/www.foragebylisamattock.com.au\/products\/flea-market-item-26-352","provider":"Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}