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Antique Georgian Applique Embroidery of a Country Scene

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
Antique Georgian Applique Embroidery depicting a country scene. The embroidery is worked in a variety of threads and materials, on a felt-like ground. Figures faces and hands are worked in paper. Wonderfully worked scene depicts three figures, a cat in the foreground, a cottage behind, a ship sailing out to sea in the background. The male figure in the scene appears to be wearing tartan, suggesting a Scottish origin. Also noteworthy are the seated ladies red shoe and little handbag. Framed in an old, gilded, gesso frame with glass.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

More Information

Origin:	Scotland
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good. One small hole. Patchy staining to the sky. Small piece of debris under the glass at the bottom. Colours are good. Frame is split in four places, where it was joined in original manufacture. However, it is sturdy and stable and ready to hang.
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	23012
Incollect Reference #:	735066

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