An apron of bright yellow silk embroidered in coloured silks with a central arrangement of flowers, flower sprigs and vines, with a lattice between the uncut pockets at either end, the border with meandering tulips and other flowers framed by scrolling acanthus leaves, made up into coverlet--38 x 64in. (95 x 160cm.), mid 18th century

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An apron of bright yellow silk embroidered in coloured silks with a central arrangement of flowers, flower sprigs and vines, with a lattice between the uncut pockets at either end, the border with meandering tulips and other flowers framed by scrolling acanthus leaves, made up into coverlet--38 x 64in. (95 x 160cm.), mid 18th century

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