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07848: Here are two vary large pieces that were originally used as bed-hangings on a ciel de lit.The off-white background is done in picotage which is a ground of tiny printed dots. The large-scale foreground motif is rendered in the favorite colors of the famous Beautiran factory. Each piece is 1.5 fabric widths wide and has a narrow matching floral trim on one edge. A wide view may be seen <HERE.> 46"W(seam) x 134"H. Ca. 1860 $175.00 USD per piece |
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07530: There are three pieces of this percale weight French toile with a seldom-seen pattern. The background is off-white. The foreground motif includes branches of flowering fruit trees, bamboo and fluttering songbirds. The bamboo fronds are printed in a fainter shade, which gives a three-dimensional look to the fabric. Lovely! One piece measures 32"W x 125"H. The other two pieces are 1.5 fabric widths and measure 47"W (seam) x 118"H. Ca. 1870 $265.00 USD for the 32"W piece and $275.00 USD for each of the 47"W pieces |
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07824: There are three pieces of this unused medium-weight cotton from the late 19th century. The background is a deep brown-black, an almost black shade. The beautifully rendered foreground motif of poppies and roses is in deep, muted tones of green and red with highlights of ivory. The quality of the engraving and printing is exceptional. The play of light and shadow on the flowers and leaves looks almost like an oil painting. Each piece of yet-unused fabric measures 33"W x 100"L. Ca. 1880 $220.00 USD per piece |
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07632: Here is a very pretty piece of antique mattress ticking in deep red with candy stripes in off-white and rose. This kind of ticking comes from the Alsace region of France and from Germany and was originally the covering for a featherbed or feather pillows. 49"W x 66"H (seam). Ca. 1920 $95.00 USD
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07298: Here are two large medium-heavy cotton pieces with a romantic floral motif. The background meandering pattern, done in off-white and a watery blue, is printed to look like woven ikat. The foreground motif of cascading roses and ribbons is rendered in maize and ivory. These two large pieces are 1.5 fabric widths each and were originally curtain panels. Each measures 48"W (seam) x 90"H. Each has at least one or two small holes. Ca. 1890 $260.00 USD per piece |
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07305: There are two pieces of this percale weight toile with a small-scale motif of charmingly romantic nosegays! Each little bouquet includes a variety of roses, marguerites, lilies-of-the-valley and trailing vines. The nosegays measure approximately 3.5-4" wide. A wide view of the fabric can be seen <HERE.> Late 19th century. $110.00 USD per piece |
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07178: Here is a heavy, luxurious cotton velvet table cover (tapis de table) from the early 20th century. The center is a deep carnelian red (darker than the photo) and the printed border design, of chestnut leaves and nuts, is in muted fall tones. This kind of table cover would have been used on a side table in a living room or parlor. The square was often used on a round or oval table. A micro view of the border can be seen <HERE>. 60" square with a 4" hand-knotted fringe. Ca. 1910 $240.00 USD |
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06219: Here are two pieces of unused, printed linen from the end of the 19th century. The background is an off-white with a lavender-purple all-over vermicelli pattern. The foreground motif, in deep ochre shades, is of large circular cartouches festooned with garlands and featuring central bouquets of ragged tulips and lilies-of-the-valley. The linen is a very fine quality and is medium weight. Each piece measures 31"W x 132"H. The cartouche measures 12" across. Ca. 1890 $240.00 USD per piece |
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07826: This is a pair of rarely-seen French antique chenille woven drapes in near-perfect condition. This type of drapery was created on a special loom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Because of the special weaving process, this kind of drapery was expensive and was purchased by only the wealthiest homes. This pair has a geometric kilim-inspired rug pattern done in deep tones and the darkest red (the reds are much more muted and darker than they appear in the photo.) Measuring 49"W x 110"H, the top edge is pleated in to 39". No holes or stains. Ca. 1890 $625.00 USD the pair |
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06406: There are two large pieces of this gently-faded, romantic floral cotton print with an off-white background. The fabric is a medium-weight sturdy cotton. Large oval cartouches of muted yellow roses surround bouquets of pale mauve-y roses. The cartouches are intertwined, making for a unified and serene pattern. Each extra-large piece measures 45"W(seam) x 104"H. There are a couple of small holes. Ca. 1890 $155.00 USD per piece |
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07272: This is a very large cotton ticking from the early 20th century in very good condition. The varied-width stripe is in off-white and medium beige (not at all gray). 58"W x 148"L. $175.00 USD
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06673: This is a piece of this medium-weight printed linen. The background is a pale natural linen shade, while the foreground motif of large roses in a basket surrounded by scatters flowers is done in clear shades of pink, rose and green. The piece measures 32"W x 84"H and has three good repeats. Ca. 1920
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07158: Here are two pieces of medium-weight French barkcloth from the late 19th century. Barkcloth originated in France during the 19th century and is called coton gratté. The background is ivory. The foreground motif of packed flowers, bouquets and vines is done in monochromatic shades of tan and beige and has accents in French blue. This fabric has muted color, but overall, is neutral in feel. It would work well in many interiors. Each piece measures 31"W x 77"H. Ca. 1890 $130.00 USD per piece
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04598: Here is an early 20th century lined velvet lambrequin. A wide view can be seen <HERE>. Lambrequins were popular during most of the 19th century and were characterized by long sides on a traditional valance. The almost cloud-like patterns in the velvet are done in several tones of greens and golds. The entire piece is lined in an autumn- gold cotton. This piece could be used as it is or could be pleated at the top to fit on narrower windows. 72"W x 50"H. The side sections are 13" across. Ca. 1910 $65.00 USD |
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