Antique 18th Century Embroidered Silk Apron

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Description

This is a beautiful and rare example of a silk embroidered apron dating from about 1750. These aprons were never meant to be practical but were a fashionable accessory of the period.

The silk is cream in colour and embroidered entirely in gold thread. On it are flowers and sprays in an unusual design, with areas filled in with different stitches, and some couched work. Many of the flowers and leaves are worked in satin stitch, the flowers in star-like shapes which make up a rather strange design.

The waist is slightly gathered on to a ribbon waistband and the sides of the apron have a very fine handworked hem. It measures 36 inches (91 cms.) wide by 17 inches (43 cms.) deep.

There is very little damage, considering that the apron is over 250 years old. There are several small holes which can be seen in the photographs and the waistband has become separated from the skirt in a section about 2 inches long.

This apron in in excellent condition considering its age and would be suitable for a museum or personal collection and a well preserved example of its type.
Postage for this item is free within the United Kingdom. This is by signed for delivery and includes insurance. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OVERSEAS POSTAL CHARGES BEFORE PAYING FOR THIS ITEM.
Shipping information
Small items are despatched by Royal Mail first class recorded service, but larger items will probably be sent by a courier service. Both of these options will include insurance.
Terms and conditions
I am careful to describe goods as accurately as I can, but secondhand and antique items almost always show some signs of wear and may have small flaws which have been overlooked, so please do not expect perfection when buying something old and used.


If you are not happy with your purchase and return it in undamaged condition within 14 days of receipt, I will refund your full purchase price excluding return postage.
DateMid 18th Century : 1750s Codeas201a207 / 7500 PriceSold StatusSold SellerTextiles and Stuff Telephone07973 301665Non UK callers :+44 7973 301665 Emailtextilesandstuff@btinternet.com

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