Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame: C18th Britain collectable buttons We have spent a week

We have spent a week repairing and making good most of the damaged and worn patches using silks from the same era

These are extremely versatile textiles and work well as bed-hangings (which was their original purpose) as a wall hanging or as a door curtain/portier

this fine wool and silk embroidery is a copy of a 16th century Safavid Persian garden embroidery

Condition: Excellent ready to use condition

the background area at the top has couched silver metal thread embroidery (which has darkened over time to a deep pewter colour)

Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame: C18th Britain collectable buttons We have spent a weekItem Details. The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became popular in the mid 18th century, and they represented a cheap but alternative to the portrait miniature. Skilled and specialist artists could cut a high quality bust portrait in a matter of minutes. This silhouette we are offering is from a collection all dating from the 18th century and with recognisable and hair styles and fashions from the period. This portrait is of a man with