Hi Katherine,
Yum yum, thanks for posting the link. Oh god, i cant stand those
embroideries :-)
Its a mans waistcoat 1780-90 my guess. Feather patterns was very sheek in
the 80ies.............
Cant help with the tappestries.
Even though it looks very inspired from India it could have ben made
anywhere in Europe, perhaps France?
Bjarne
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From: "katherine sanders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 10:36 AM
Subject: [h-cost] Embroidery dating advice
Hi everyone!
I've been asked to help stabilise some VERY old
tapestry banners - if there are any embroiderers who
think they have more of a clue than "north european,
possibly 17h century" I'd be very happy to answer
queries on them.
More relevantly, the owner also has an exquisite
embroidered waistcoat - I get a feeling it is early
19C but it is so vibrant I can't quite believe it. The
construction is well illustrated by the photos as is
the embroidery. It is still wearable but I've
suggested it should be cleaned and packed away from
light and other clothes in an acid-neutral
environment. Anyone else - who knows more about men's
costume - have more of an idea? It feels inspired by
India but I couldn't tell you why...
http://couthiecouturegallery.fotopic.net/
They're yummy to look at, even if you don't feel you
can help :-)
Katherine the vague, in a very sunny and cold Edinburgh
"A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will
annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright
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