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Pair of Antique embroidered, appliquéd and painted Face Screens. C1820

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Pair of Antique embroidered, appliquéd and painted Face Screens.

This is a pair of face screens individually made, to show a lady’s skill and artistry. The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk. The silk fringe harmonises with the flower colours.  

The handle is in turned wood and gilded.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1820; Materials: silk and wood .

Size:  Screen 20.5 cm wide by 20.5 cm; handle 24 cm long: 8 inches wide by 8 inches; handle 9.5 inches.

Condition:  Please refer to the above photographs for details of condition. Flowers flattened and worn, but considering the delicate nature of the silk it is a miracle so much of it survives.

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, Antique Face Screen, fan, fire screen, embroidery, silk, appliquéd 

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This is a pair of face screens individually made, to show a lady’s skill and artistry. The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk. 

The silk fringe harmonises with the flower 
colours. 

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On the reverse the screens are covered with green silk.

 

This is a pair of face screens individually made, to show a lady’s skill and artistry. The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk. 

The silk fringe harmonises with the flower colours. 

 

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Please click on images to enlarge |  slide show  | thumbnail index |

On the reverse the screens are covered with green silk.

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The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in 
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.

Please click on images to enlarge |  slide show  | thumbnail index |

Enlarge Picture

The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in 
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.

 

The handle is in turned wood and gilded. 

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The screens are  made on a hoop which is attached to the handle. 

Please click on images to enlarge |  slide show  | thumbnail index |

 

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The flowers are made using silk cloth, the leaves in 
wool. The central part stands away from the outer part which is painted directly on the silk.

Please click on images to enlarge |  slide show  | thumbnail index |

 

All text and images and linked images are © 1999-2015 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly. If you require any further information on permitted use, or a licence to republish any material, email us at copyright@hygra.com

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