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Friday 2 September 2016

Antique Textiles Collection at Gawthorpe Hall

A while back, my family and I made a trip to Gawthorpe Hall. Whilst I didn't really find the house or the interior design inspiring, they had a textiles collection that really made up for that! It was a delight to browse through all the glass cases with gorgeous fabrics, embroidery and lace. I'll share some of the photos I took:


Isn't that yellow striking?





Waistcoat from 1780-1800, Spanish, silk embroidery on silk.












I love the embroidery here, it's so vibrant and looks stunning against the cream silk. I think it was remnants trimmed from an early 1800s dress.



Are there any pieces that stand out to you? Which was your favourite?