Embroidered silk blouse, made in Turkey, 1850-1899 Blouse made of striped silk gauze embroidered in chain stitch with gilt thread. The embroidery around the V neck and the wrists is composed of floral stems bordered with a scallop pattern. On each side of the neck is a 'tughra' and inscriptions, encircled by a floral stem. The neck and sleeves are finished with a fringe of gilt thread and sequins.