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06608: Here are two pieces of French late-19th century percale print fabric. The background is a very deep shade of green. The foreground pattern is a columnar floral motif and includes mauve poppies, tiny lilies of the valley and ragged golden mums! The design is beautifully balanced creating a very pleasing aura to this fabric. The pieces are in overall good condition, although there a few small flaws. 31"W x 54"L. Ca. 1890 (I also have a pair of lined curtains.) $95.00 USD per piece |
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05889: This percale weight cotton fabric is softly faded from
repeated launderings. The large-scale Art Nouveau-style background
of stylized acanthus leaves is in pale robin's egg blue and dark
blue-green. The foreground floral motif, inspired by paisley
patterns, is done in soft pastel tones. There is some color
variation. Each piece measures 31.5"W x 60"L. Ca. 1890 $65.00 USD per piece |
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07176: Here is a piece of a late 19th century medium-weight cotton
fabric woven with a slight twill texture, similar to barkcloth,
which the French call cretonne. The vertical motif is of pale
orchids and tiny marguerites with soft green leaves and is a
seldom-seen variation on the floral stripe pattern. This very pretty
piece measures 33"W x 98"H. The pale stripe measures 7.5" wide. $85.00 USD |
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08562: There are six large pieces of this Art Nouveau artichoke
motif. The background is a tone-on-tone simple floral motif in a
café au lait shade. The foreground motif is done in shades of
dark mahogany brown, muted maize and olive. This fabric is printed
on both sides as was the fashion at the time. 30"W x 104"H. Ca. 1910 $155.00 USD per piece |
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08585: This dramatic mid-century modern print on medium-weight
cotton is from the venerable French company, Boussac and is titled
"Boreal." This screen-printed design has a red background
with green and black geometric bars positioned both horizontally and
at angles. This item is a bedspread for a single-width bed, but could easily be
repurposed for other interesting projects. The flat part that would
cover the bed measures 50"W x 82" long. There is also a 16.5"
gathered flounce along each side edge. Ca. 1950 $150.00 USD |
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07824: Here are two large pieces of never-used medium-weight cotton
fabric from the late 19th century. The background is a deep
brown-black. The beautifully rendered foreground motif of poppies
and roses is in saturated, muted tones of green and red with
highlights of ivory. The elegant play of light and shadow on the
flowers and leaves resembles an oil painting. Each piece of
yet-unused fabric measures 33"W x 50"L. Ca. 1880 $90.00 USD per piece |
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07450: There are two pieces of this pretty medium-weight 19th
century French cotton print fabric. The background is a creamy
off-white. The foreground motif is an all-over scattered floral
which includes stylized tulips, windblown peonies and roses. The
colors are in the muted sun-drenched shades of a late-autumn
day. Excellent condition. 32"W x 50"H. Late 19th century. $55.00 USD per piece |
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08785: This piece of French vintage ticking fabric has groupings of red and white pinstripes that alternate with soft mouse-gray stripes. The colors are neutral and pleasing, although not easy to describe or to accurately photograph. All tickings have been freshly washed and ironed. 36"W x 64"L (seam) Circa 1940 $75.00 USD |
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06219: Here are two pieces of unused French printed linen from the
end of the 19th century. The background of this high-quality fabric
is an off-white with a lavender 18th-century-inspired vermicelli
pattern. The unusual foreground motif, in deep ochre shades, is of
large circular cartouches festooned with garlands and a central
bouquet of ragged tulips and lilies-of-the-valley. A micro-view can
be seen
<HERE.> Each piece measures 31"W x 63"H. The cartouche measures
12" across. Ca. 1890 $120.00 USD per piece |
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07347: Here are two large pieces of charming Napoleon III-era antique cotton fabric. Printed on a black background, the foreground features a pastel-shaded pheasant at the center of a repeating motif. This bird is standing proudly under a rose-laden trellis while tiny songbirds gather flowering vines for garlands. A micro view of the central motif can be seen <HERE.> 31.5"W x 50"H. Ca. 1870 $120.00 USD per piece |
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08809: Here is a lovely piece of French antique red ticking fabric in shades of
deep cherry red with beige and deep rose ombré stripes. This kind of
ticking comes from the Alsace region of France. All tickings have been
freshly washed and ironed. This piece is in overall good condition, but
does have a couple of spots. 42"W x 68"H. Ca. 1930 $110.00 USD |
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