Antique Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame Collectable: C18th Britain carpet fragment Handmade around the 1910-20 era

Handmade around the 1910-20 era in Japan

A deep rose pink brocade silk satin runner dating from the 19th century

Base 13cm across

At the base of the scene

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

Antique Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame Collectable: C18th Britain carpet fragment Handmade around the 1910-20 eraItem 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