A beautifully preserved boxed set of vintage French embroidery cotton by the celebrated house of Cartier-Bresson, Paris.

This original presentation box contains twelve unused skeins of Coton à Broder Brillanté in Blanc 5205, each retaining its original blue and gold paper bands. The set was still wrapped in its original cellophane when discovered and has only been opened for photography, leaving the contents in exceptional vintage condition.

Produced by Thiriez & Cartier-Bresson of Lille and Paris, these fine embroidery threads were once considered among France's most respected textile and sewing supplies. Today they are sought after by embroiderers, textile artists, collectors of vintage haberdashery and lovers of beautifully preserved French ephemera.

The presentation box itself is wonderfully decorative, printed in soft coral-red on cream card with the iconic Croix emblem. Together with the original blue tissue paper and untouched skeins, it makes a striking display piece as well as a practical sewing resource.

Details

Original Cartier-Bresson presentation box

Twelve unused skeins of embroidery cotton

Colour: Blanc 5205

Original blue tissue paper included

Made in France

Condition Excellent vintage condition. The box remained sealed in its original cellophane until opened for photography. Threads appear unused and beautifully preserved. The outer box shows only the lightest signs of age and storage consistent with decades of careful keeping.

A wonderful piece of French haberdashery history, equally suited to display, collecting, slow stitching, embroidery, textile art or visible mending projects.

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, near-pristine boxed set rather than individual skeins.