18th Century Gentleman's Waistcoats and Durham Quilts...Oh My!

     It's not often we get to see 1700s clothing...especially up close and personal. 

Thanks to Linskapet, a seller on Ebay, you've got a chance to do it -- now. Go here for the link to this wonderful piece:

and this one:

and this one!

Click on the links to see the full waistcoats. All three are from a private collection held at Hampton Court Palace....and all three date between 1760-80.

I haven't seen such exquisite closeups since Laura Ashley's Fabric of Society. (This book takes a long and careful look at very early fabrics in clothing.)

Yes, these waistcoats carry a hefty price, but they're rare. What a coup for your collection.

P.S. Linskapet also has some remarkable 'Durham' quilts -- these wholecloth pieces are very, very Brit (some would say Welsh) in style.  This one has star and moon quilted motifs, she says.

 (Actually, Durham quilts, also known as North Country quilts, and Welsh quilts have some distinct differences. Go here for a quick look at Durham quilt history -- and here for the differences between the two styles.)


 Go here for Linskapet's current listings. Linskapet has more of these textiles, plus costumes, buttons, lace, fabric and other decorative goodies. But do it quick -- this batch of auctions finishes in just a few days.