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Flower Spray
Early 18th c

This fragment was most likely from a decorative apron of the early 18th c. It is interesting because the motifs are Turkish inspired. The motifs have been embroidered on a fine linen first which has then been sewn to the silk. This would make a delightful Christmas present.

Cataloguing

of pale blue silk taffetta ground embroidered with a spray of flowers and exotic pods, the flowers each shaded red, terracotta and ivory alternating with three petals couched in silver, the pods and leaves shaded in green and yellow twisted silks, the actual motif 4 in; 10 cm h

Condition

The silk ground has a couple of very slight markings. When framed and hanging these would not show.