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.

SOLD

Goat & Horse
c 1600 Stuart Period

Delightfully naive. I am selling them separately.


Cataloguing

The billy goat with horns and a beard embroidered in pale brown wools, outlined later in yellow silk couched to the edges, black wool backing.



2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in; 5.5 x 7 cm -  £ 275



The prancing horse with flowing mane and tail, also worked in pale brown and beige wolls tent stitch, outlined later in yellow silk couched to the edges, black wool backing.



3 1/2 x 3 in; 9 x 8.5 cm -


Condition

The goat has some wool stitching missing, but this does not show because the canvas is the same shade.



The horse also has some stitches missing to the top of his back.


Comments

See my ARTICLE on Slips



The Victoria & Albert Museums's Textile Collection. Embroidery in Britain 1200-1750  p 54 & 55 for similar slips.