Antique Early Silhouette Portrait in Pretty Toleware Frame: C18th Britain Condition:Antique skirt with bustle back and

skirt with bustle back and matching shoes

Backed at a later date in a fine gauze to support and give the shawl body and support

colourful birds

The trees and bushes are velvet

along with associated heraldic shields

Antique Early Silhouette Portrait in Pretty Toleware Frame: C18th Britain Condition:Antique skirt with bustle back andItem Details. The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became popular in the mid 18th century, and they represented a cheap but alternative to the portrait miniature. Skilled and specialist artists could cut a high quality bust portrait in a matter of minutes. This silhouette we are offering is from a collection all dating from the 18th century and with recognisable and hair styles and fashions from the period. This portrait is unusual in