A writer’s bed in an 18th century house in Spitalfields, London
Found at an auction sale at a Scotland castle and embellished with feathers…
Beautiful mix of red and gold, the surprise of buffalo plaid and tartan
The Decorative Art of Textiles
by Caroline Lebeau
Jacques Dirand photography
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Just has that “bit of Christmas” look…
For the fabric obsessed, this is one of my favorite books.
I’ve referenced it quite a bit, wonderful history of textiles,
gorgeous beds, earlier post on toile here used many photos.
Click on title above to see Amazon link.
Lady Worsley
c. 1776
Famous for his idealized portraiture of 18th century
British aristocracy…click link for images
Military Hat
18th century Italian
Venice 19th century military vest
18th century wool cape
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Just a little more daydreaming in red…
