{"product_id":"18th-c-folk-art-silk-stumpwork-floral-embroidery-a","title":"Late 18th c. Folk Art Silk Stumpwork Floral Embroidery, A","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eA finely worked \u003cstrong\u003e18th-century silk stumpwork embroidery\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting a flowering vase framed by delicate scrolling florals. Executed on a pale silk ground, the composition features raised stumpwork elements, varied stitch techniques, and subtle color shifts that reflect the hand of the maker rather than a repeated pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eThis example is distinguished by cooler blue and green accents within the floral arrangement, lending it a softer, more restrained palette. The silk ground shows gentle texture and movement consistent with age, contributing to the depth and character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003ePresented in a later oval frame that complements the embroidery, this work bridges folk art tradition and decorative textile history. Pieces of this nature were typically created as domestic needlework rather than formal court embroidery, making surviving examples increasingly scarce, particularly those retaining strong color and dimensional detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely England, 18th century.\u003cbr data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk ground with silk stumpwork embroidery; later oval frame.\u003cbr data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\" x 25\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-appropriate wear and toning to the silk ground; areas of gentle fading, surface texture, and silk separation consistent with age; embroidery remains well-articulated; frame in good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gladys Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42489658802263,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/31_c03b2643-b6b4-4650-bf44-23c1c32f2911.jpg?v=1769058763","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/18th-c-folk-art-silk-stumpwork-floral-embroidery-a","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}