Vibrant Embroidery On Silk - A Fine 18th Century Georgian Dress Apron
Item History & Price
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Englishspeakers only please. If you are not able to read English fluently, please useGoogle Translate to ensure you understand the description thoroughly. IMPORTANT -Si vous ne lisez pas bien l'anglais, pleae utiliser Google Translate à lire ladescription avec soin. IMPORTANTE -Se non leggete bene l'inglese, pleae usare Google translate a leggere ladescrizione con attenzione.~~~...~~~~~~~~~~~~Here is a beauty for anyone who appreciates fine embroidery. An 18th Century dress apron, profusely worked in Chinoiserie design, but with English flowers also, using the most vibrant colours and twisted silk thread to provide depth.I love the rose buds best!I knew that the silk of the apron was badly damaged when I purchased it, but obsessed as I am with 18th Century embroidery, I bought it for a most reasonable price and am now selling it for exactly what I paid [auction price plus commission]. I have endless photographs of the details.Of course it could be cut, the designs split into three sections quite naturally, but I simply could not do so, the curve at the top with a channel for ties giving us the knowledge of it's purpose.It would have been worn by a very wealthy lady, probably in the time of George III, with one of her finest gowns.Sadly, it has been stored very badly over the centuries, and the lightweight silk is deeply stained in parts, causing the silk to pucker. There are holes and ground-in dirt. There is also a little shattering, not as much as we would expect with such wear.Although the damage is very close to the embroidery in several places, the actual embroidery work is in fine condition, not at all unravelled or faded. I have noted delightful French knots, stem stitch, couched thread forming the main stem of the central motif, satin stitch and wonderful, tiny lattice work that on first glance appears to be lace or pulled thread.If I were to keep it, I would do one of two things. First, attach fine muslin to the back to keep the apron as the original piece, or second, find some fine modern silk of the same cream colour, cut it to the apron shape, then stitch in place all over, so that you can cut away the main damage. There is no possibility of removing all the staining because the embroidery is so intricate. But at least you keep the entire design.These aprons cost hundreds of pounds when in better condition. I may be willing to consider offers, but not until a few days have gone by. In my opinion, this is a wonderful example of 18th Century embroidery for a lady's dress.It measures approx 19" deep by 33.5" wide.I will probably ship it in a posting tube, but am experienced in shipping delicate items, so I will ensure it travels safely. If I have over-estimated the shipping cost, I will refund excess via Paypal~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Nocollections for small items. Paypal only. Please note that, due to long term health issues, I have extended my shipping time to up to 10 days. If you need an item urgently, please contact me BEFORE you bid or buy.
Englishspeakers only please. If you are not able to read English fluently, please useGoogle Translate to ensure you understand the description thoroughly. IMPORTANT -Si vous ne lisez pas bien l'anglais, pleae utiliser Google Translate à lire ladescription avec soin. IMPORTANTE -Se non leggete bene l'inglese, pleae usare Google translate a leggere ladescrizione con attenzione.~~~...~~~~~~~~~~~~Here is a beauty for anyone who appreciates fine embroidery. An 18th Century dress apron, profusely worked in Chinoiserie design, but with English flowers also, using the most vibrant colours and twisted silk thread to provide depth.I love the rose buds best!I knew that the silk of the apron was badly damaged when I purchased it, but obsessed as I am with 18th Century embroidery, I bought it for a most reasonable price and am now selling it for exactly what I paid [auction price plus commission]. I have endless photographs of the details.Of course it could be cut, the designs split into three sections quite naturally, but I simply could not do so, the curve at the top with a channel for ties giving us the knowledge of it's purpose.It would have been worn by a very wealthy lady, probably in the time of George III, with one of her finest gowns.Sadly, it has been stored very badly over the centuries, and the lightweight silk is deeply stained in parts, causing the silk to pucker. There are holes and ground-in dirt. There is also a little shattering, not as much as we would expect with such wear.Although the damage is very close to the embroidery in several places, the actual embroidery work is in fine condition, not at all unravelled or faded. I have noted delightful French knots, stem stitch, couched thread forming the main stem of the central motif, satin stitch and wonderful, tiny lattice work that on first glance appears to be lace or pulled thread.If I were to keep it, I would do one of two things. First, attach fine muslin to the back to keep the apron as the original piece, or second, find some fine modern silk of the same cream colour, cut it to the apron shape, then stitch in place all over, so that you can cut away the main damage. There is no possibility of removing all the staining because the embroidery is so intricate. But at least you keep the entire design.These aprons cost hundreds of pounds when in better condition. I may be willing to consider offers, but not until a few days have gone by. In my opinion, this is a wonderful example of 18th Century embroidery for a lady's dress.It measures approx 19" deep by 33.5" wide.I will probably ship it in a posting tube, but am experienced in shipping delicate items, so I will ensure it travels safely. If I have over-estimated the shipping cost, I will refund excess via Paypal~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Nocollections for small items. Paypal only. Please note that, due to long term health issues, I have extended my shipping time to up to 10 days. If you need an item urgently, please contact me BEFORE you bid or buy.
