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Some of the turban cloths can have up to seven colours in a complicated design with narrow zig zags punctuated by wider stripes
The panel has been conserved
They were hung as portières over interior doorways
The bag has a Greek key design around the upper border and is on a teal coloured drawstring
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Antique Portrait Silhouette Cameo Collectable: C18th Britain Turkish slippers Some of the turban clothsItem details: The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became really 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 hair styles and fashions from the period. This portrait is of a man