Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame : C18th England Souvenir Grand Tour Similar floral embroidery styles can

Similar floral embroidery styles can be found in other vintage textiles

In remarkable condition for an item of this age with some splitting around outside edges and along fold lines

This embroidery is in the most beautiful soft coloured silks on a pale cream silk satin

Circa 1800 two hand painted silk satin panels

Worked in pretty soft colours onto a pale great/taupe ground this panel would benefit from being stretched and mounted

Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame : C18th England Souvenir Grand Tour Similar floral embroidery styles canItem Details. The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became popular in the mid 18th century, and they represented a cheap but alternative to the portrait miniature. Skilled and specialist artists could cut a high quality bust portrait in a matter of minutes. This silhouette we are offering is from a collection all dating from the 18th century and with recognisable and hair styles and fashions from the period. It is of a woman with an