Based on my first impression of the embroidery on the shirt below, I thought it was a single bold line creating the embroidery seen below (please see my blog post here).
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
However, upon closer examination, it turns out that it is reversible cross stitch! Such tiny small x's create the bold single line that appears as you stand further away from the shirt.
I am also fascinated by how neat the underside of the embroidery is! Can you spot where the embroidery threads end and/or begin? Take a look:
Above pictures are credited to © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The above pictures are from inside the cuffs and collar, as well as the shoulder seam. The collar is lined with linen.
For information on reversible cross stitch, take a look at this link:
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