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Pair of Antique embroidered, appliquéd and painted Face Screens.
C1820
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Description:
Ref: 146fs http://hygra.com/face/146fs
Pair
of Antique embroidered, appliquéd and painted Face Screens.
This
is a pair of face screens individually made, to show a lady’s skill and
artistry. The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in wool. The
central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the
silk. The silk fringe harmonises with the flower colours.
The
handle is in turned wood and gilded.
Origin:
UK
; Circa: 1820; Materials: silk and wood .
Size: Screen 20.5 cm
wide by 20.5 cm; handle 24 cm long: 8 inches wide by 8 inches; handle 9.5
inches.
Condition:
Please
refer to the above photographs for details of condition. Flowers flattened and worn, but considering the delicate nature of the
silk it is a miracle so much of it survives.
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appliquéd
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This is a pair of face screens individually made, to show a lady’s skill and artistry. The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.
The silk fringe harmonises with the flower
colours.
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On the reverse the screens
are covered with green silk.
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This is a pair of face screens individually made, to show a lady’s skill and artistry. The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.
The silk fringe harmonises with the flower colours.
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Please click on images to enlarge | slide show | thumbnail index |
On the reverse the screens
are covered with green silk.
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 (Small).JPG)
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The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.
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Please click on images to enlarge | slide show | thumbnail index |
 (Small).JPG)
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The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.
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The handle is in turned wood and gilded.
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The screens are made on a hoop which is attached to the handle.
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The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.
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