Antique Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame Collectable: C18th Britain carpet fragment a pair of hand block-printed

a pair of hand block-printed panels dating from the late 18th early 19th century

Stratford-on-Avon in 8 colourways - this has to be my favourite version in dark greys

Following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922

Both shelves fold and have a shelf originally designed to house a turban but could be used for a decorative object or similar

Nothing detrimental to the textile as a whole and to be expected in antique textiles from this era

Antique Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame Collectable: C18th Britain carpet fragment a pair of hand block-printedItem Details. The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became popular in the mid 18th century, and they represented a cheap but alternative to the portrait miniature. Skilled and specialist artists could cut a high quality bust portrait in a matter of minutes. This silhouette we are offering is from a collection all dating from the 18th century and with recognisable and hair styles and fashions from the period. Some of the portraits details