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07530: This is an exceptionally lovely percale-weight French toile
fabric with a rarely-seen pattern. The background is just off-white
while the foreground motif includes branches of flowering fruit
trees, bamboo and fluttering songbirds done in a muted wine
tone. The bamboo fronds are printed in a fainter shade, which gives
a three-dimensional look to the fabric. A micro view
<HERE> and
wider view
<HERE.>
Each piece measures 47"W (seam) x 50"H. Ca. 1870 $145.00 USD per piece |
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07729: Here are three 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 $45.00 USD per piece |
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08840: This red ticking stripe is done in soft tones that mimic
faded fabric. The wide solid red stripes alternate with groups of
stripes in tones of rose, red and tan. This very nice piece measures
50"W x 49"L. All tickings have been freshly washed and ironed. Ca. 1930 $125.00 USD |
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07743: Here is a lovely French cotton
fabric with a creamy-white background. The dramatic, large-scale
foreground motif of undulating poppies is done in warm tones that
include maize, butter-yellow and gold. This piece was originally
part of a large set of curtains and bed hangings in a belle époque
Pyrenees spa hotel that closed prior to WWI. 33"W x 45"H. The
poppies measure approximately 8" across! There are a few
freckles and tiny spots. Ca. 1900 $95.00 USD per piece |
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08183: Soft shades of blues and golden-tan are used in this 19th
century cotton print that takes its design motifs
from western florals as well as from Kashmiri shawls that were popular with wealthy ladies
in that era. The nicely-balanced pattern in soft tones is almost
neutral and would work well in many decors. Each percale-weight piece measures 32"W
x 120"L. Ca. 1880 $160.00 USD per piece |
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07479: This is a large piece of medium-weight unused fabric from the
1920s. Called soie granité, this fabric is a cotton-silk
blend that has a slightly pebbly texture. The closely-packed,
large-scale dramatic floral motif includes chrysanthemums, dahlias
and zinnias, done in shades of ivory and rose. The background is
just off-white. This piece measures 30"W x 65"L. Ca. 1920 $135.00 USD |
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08826: Here's a classic dark blue and white French antique ticking fabric from Alsace. Although the red tickings are the most well-known from the region, the production also included pastels as well as tickings with blue as the main color. This piece has a tiny red embroidered monogram. 29"W x 74"L. Ca. 1930 (SOLD) |
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06555: There are three 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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08846: This piece of French antique ticking from the Alsace region is done in muted shades of rose, cream and sunshine yellow. This medium-weight fabric is in good overall condition, but does have a couple of spots. All tickings have been freshly washed and ironed. 42"W (seam) x 80"L. Ca. 1930 $110.00 USD |
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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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08400: Here is a piece of unused French vintage tapestry fabric in a cotton-wool blend. The color is less golden than the photo appears. The classical central bouquet motif includes roses and tulips surrounded by trailing ribbons and climbing branches with fruit. This piece measures 24"W x 27"H which is perfect size to make a sumptuous cushion or for small upholstery projects. A micro view can be seen <HERE> and the back side can be seen <HERE.> Ca. 1950. $50.00 USD |
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08759: This is a softly-faded piece of French vintage ticking fabric from the Alsace region in eastern France. The 1.5" broad stripes in soft red alternate with off-white stripes. Boldness and simplicity! 42"W x 48"H (horizontal seam) Ca. 1920 $70.00 USD |
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