Rare, unusual and interesting antique costumes and textiles; for museums and collectors looking for that extra special piece, for new and established collectors and for those with a modest budget who want to adorn their person or home.

Chinese Export Embroidery
Late 18th c

A very unusual and amazing colour, which was probably a special order. Imagine a dress. This type of luxurious embroidery was exported to Europe in lengths, eagerly bought by the wealthy and made up into gowns.


Cataloguing

The deep navy silk satin embroidered with two repeats of ivory twisted silks in a trailing flower and leaf design spreading across the width of the fabric, with pinks (carnations), roses, lillies and other small flowers.



39 x 29 in; 1m x 74 cm yellow selvedges 


Condition

Very very good, excelelnt in fact.  Unpicked from a dress made up in the 20th century so there are pin holes in the selvedges.


Price: on request

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