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18th Century Tent Stitch Embroidered Picture of a Shepherd

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
An 18th Century tent stitch silkwork embroidery of a shepherd with his flock of sheep. The piece is worked in tent stitch, using silk threads. Colours blue, green, silver, brown and pink. Subject depicts a shepherd holding his crook and a pipe, with sheep around him. A dog and trees in the background. Framed in an old, patterned frame with rippled, old glass. Mounting: The embroidery is lightly taped to the cardboard surround. Frame backed with card, then wood and sealed with tape.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good. No holesj or staining. Slight stitch loss to one motif. Colours are faded, but still well defined. Frame with some wear and retouching.
Creation Date:	1730
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	23034
Incollect Reference #:	660301

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