Rare Antique Silk and Gilt Thread Embroidered Apron : C18th England European silk brocade photo of them hanging in

photo of them hanging in The Stratford Room in the newly designed centre

Some mends and patching

It would have been worn over a white lace muslin cap (please see photos for reference)

This bonnet is in a delightful indigo blue and red block printed floral chintz

a tiny pair of fine gold gilt embroidered blue leather children’s slippers dating from the 19th century Ottoman era and still with the silver printed stamp of the shop which reads “

Rare Antique Silk and Gilt Thread Embroidered Apron : C18th England European silk brocade photo of them hanging inAn amazing find! A rare survivor from the 18th century, this incredible hand embroidered silk and gilt thread apron. This is not an apron as we think of them today, but was worn as a decorative layer on top of a dress costume, which added interest and pattern. This is a highly skilled piece of embroidery aprons and other decorative textiles were made solely to display an 18th century woman's prowess with the needle. The large scale of the symmetrical