Title

Icelandic, 18th century, traditional, ladies, formal clothing

Caption

Icelandic, 18th century, traditional, ladies, formal clothing. made of imported fabrics embroidered in gold or silver thread. Collar on an old style women’s costume, ornamented with metal thread embroidery, metal thread bobbin lace and beads. 19th century, Loose pocket, worn by women, with shaded floral embroidery in multi-coloured woollen yarn.

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A11_080

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (6,1Mb) / 12,5in x 18,7in / 3737 x 5611 (300dpi)

Keywords

18th Century Icelandic Iceland European Europe Traditional Tradition Clothing Fabric Textiles Textile Imported Embroidery Embroidered Gold Silver Collar Women Woman Female Fashion Design Costume Ornamented Metal Metal Thread Bobbin Lace Lace Beaded Beads Floral Loose Pocket Pocket Wool Woollen Yarn 18th Century