Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame: C18th Britain Stumpwork Worked in gorgeous vibrant colours

Worked in gorgeous vibrant colours onto a cream ground

one has been mounted and conserved

With claret red appliquéd silk velvet crosses and central motif with star bursts which have been and studded with glass ‘jewels’

Three Cypress trees (Trees of Life) in large pots surmounted by birds

Traditionally worn over trousers and a chemise

Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame: C18th Britain Stumpwork Worked in gorgeous vibrant coloursItem 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. This portrait is of a man with