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 Scottish Gauze Tambour Dress c 1805 English & European Dress Meg Andrews Antique Dress and Textiles This extravagant gown would definitely make a statement when exiting a room! This gown features extensive bead embroidery (tambour work). The gown debuted in the Christian Dior Spring 2008 Haute Couture collection. # 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 Two Nerdy History Girls: Tambour Work Embroidery, 1730 1840