Floral Embroidered Red Panel
Datemid 19th Century
Object NamePanel
Mediumcotton, silk
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS065688
About MeA length of embroidered fabric worked in long and short and satin stitch. The raw edges down the sides show us that this fabric was probably a piece of Turkey Red dress fabric with a highly patterned design. It appears that someone has used the pattern as a scheme for embroidery, completely covering the printing in the same way that a transfer is used today. It is possible that it is simply a practice piece, or intended for framing as a decorative panel.
