Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey), 1887-1954, Kendrick, A. F. (Albert Frank), 1872- · London, New York [etc.] "The Studio," ltd. · leaf 88
ENGLAND Early i8th century.Ladys dress of whitesilk embroidered withfine twisted colouredsilks and gold thread inshading- stitch, the goldbeing couched. Trimmedwith elaborate tassels,fringe and lace in gold.This dress illustrates thefashion for chinoiserie atthis period. (In theVictoria and…
Embroidery
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