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07527: Here are two large pieces of 19th century toile on a
medium-weight cotton fabric with a creamy, off-white background. The large scale motif is of climbing roses and is rendered in a deep
coffee brown. This pattern is large-scale with the two central
roses measuring 7" across. A wider view can be seen
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angle of the photo is off. Each piece measures 32"W x 54"L.
There are a couple of small tears at the selvedge, likely from
someone taking the curtain apart. $100.00 USD per piece |
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08099: There are two pieces of French Art Nouveau medium-weight
cotton print fabric with a densely-packed floral and leaf design. The background
is carpeted with pale green leaves and tiny sprigs of flowers. The
foreground motif comprises casual bouquets of pale clematis blossoms
and mid-tone leaves that almost resemble a paisley pattern. This era
in textile design saw the frequent use of pairing of opposites on
the color wheel. 33"W x 45"L. $80.00 USD per piece |
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07599: Here is a pretty piece of French vintage ticking fabric in
soft sorbet pink with cream-colored stripes. This kind of ticking comes
from the Alsace region of France and was originally the covering for
featherbeds. All tickings have been freshly washed and ironed.
42"W (seam) x 76"H. Ca. 1920 $90.00 USD |
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06383: This exotic percale-weight cotton fabric has an inky-black background and a foreground motif that is a mixture of feathery ferns and full-blown summer roses! The delicate fern fronds are printed in several shades of green which gives them a realistic appearance. The roses are in muted reds and ivory. This design is well-balanced and beautifully printed. A micro-view can be seen <HERE.> This is the last piece I have and it measures 32.5"W x 50"L. There are several small holes. Ca. 1880 $75.00 USD |
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07298: Here are two medium-heavy cotton fabric pieces with a romantic floral motif reminiscent of 18th century motifs. The meandering background pattern, done in off-white and a watery blue, is printed to look like woven silk ikat. The foreground motif of cascading roses and ribbons is rendered in maize, caramel and ivory. Each piece measures 32"W x 43"H. Each has one or two tiny holes. Ca. 1890 $85.00 USD per piece |
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07727: Here are two pieces of late 19th century medium-weight cotton
fabric
with a chocolate brown background. The rarely-seen central motif is
a large bouquet of flowers and fruit, which includes tulips, roses,
dahlias, grapes, plums and apples, all done in muted tones. The
rendering and printing of this fabric is masterfully done. The
flowers and fruits appear to be lit by an ethereal light source or
possibly by the French summertime sun!
Each piece measures 32"W x 40"H. Ca. 1890 $65.00 USD per piece |
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08393: Here is a piece of medium-heavy Art Deco jacquard silk with a magenta background. The foreground motif of meandering roses is done in silvery threads. This piece of unused silk was a sample or remnant from from a store that closed many years ago. 50"W x 35"h. Ca. 1940 $125.00 USD |
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07301: Here are three pieces of late-19th century medium-weight cotton fabric with a tone-on-tone resist dye background motif of feathery ferns. The large foreground motif of large scattered flowers is done in muted shades of rose and olive. Even though this French antique fabric is 100 years old, it is in excellent condition with no fading at all. Each lovely piece measures 32"W x 45"H. Ca. 1900 $70.00 USD per piece |
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08086: There are two huge pieces of this vintage mid-20th century American printed cotton fabric that has never been used. The background is a very deep forest green. The foreground motif is a large-scale meandering trillium, which is a rarely-seen floral pattern. Marked in the selvedge, "Guaranteed sunfast, tubfast and Sanforized." Perfect condition. 48"W x 108" long. $120.00 USD per piece |
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07587: Here is a long piece of French 19th century bobble trim
- passmenterie -
that is in good condition. Measuring 1.5 yards long, the bobbles are a mélange
of colors including rose, rust, ochre and ivory. This was originally
a trim on an old drape. Late 19th century. $29.00 USD |
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06555: There are four pieces of this unusual medium-heavy cotton
print fabric from the late 19th century. The background is a very deep blue. Scattered randomly
across this blue field are beautiful and varied dahlias. The
scattered pattern is non-directional, so this fabric could be used
in many different ways. Each piece measures 32"W x 87"H. Ca. 1890
$75.00 USD per piece |
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06050: There are two pieces of this dark brown nautical-themed
French vintage toile fabric in medium-weight cotton. These pieces have never been used
and have been carefully stored over the decades. They appear to
have originally been cut to make curtains. The background is just
off-white. The motif is printed in deep sienna brown and depicts
scenes around water which includes boats, fisherman, men loading
boats and medieval castles. The printing is excellent quality. A
micro view can be seen <HERE.> Each piece measures 39"W x 100"H. Ca. 1930 $185.00 USD per piece |
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