Evening dress. Culture: French. Date: 1809. Fine Indian mull was cherished in this period where the sheer quality was the most important aspect of everyday dress. This particular mull gown, with its Empire dress of white batiste embroidered with multicolored flower motifs in tambouring, raised waist, short sleeves TAMBOUR EMBROIDERED DAY DRESS, 1920s In black silk, V neck bodice, drop waist, long sleeves, skirt with floral embroidery in autumn colors. Source: Augusta Auctions Tambour Embroidery is an embroidery technique that Vintage 1920s Cornflower Blue Tambour Beaded Silk Dress Raleigh Vintage Two Nerdy History Girls: Tambour Work Embroidery, 1730 1840