Lot Essay
With attached note inscribed in late 18th/early 19th century hand, "Dress Saddle Cloth Mrs Edith Hodges Wife to Thomas Hodges Esq A.D. 1717".
Details
A saddle cloth of crimson velvet, the central panel quilted in waves, the stitching applied with narrow silver metal braid, the outer panels embroidered in silver metal thread with scrolling stylised flowers and applied with a silver metal fringe, trimmed with silver metal braid, early 18th century