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08562: There are eight 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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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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08570: This small Arts and Crafts table cover is made of a woven
cotton that is hand-embroidered over the pattern. The piece is then
finished with a scalloped crocheted trim. A close-up can be seen
<HERE> and the
reverse seen <HERE.>
32"W x 23"H with a 2 1/8" edging. This would make a wonderful pillow
top. Ca. 1910 $25.00 USD |
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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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08407: Here is a pretty percale weight cotton pattern from the late 19th century. The background is a beautiful cherry red, while the lace-like meandering ribbon motif entwines a garland of pale pink flowers, including roses and dahlias. Good condition. 31"W x 59"H. Ca. 1890 $95.00 USD |
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08573: There are two large pieces of this late-19th century red and
off-white toile with a very charming motif. Found amongst the
undulating reeds are pretty songbirds, both in flight and perched.
The fabric is in overall good condition, but one piece has an area
of discoloration. Each piece measures 33"W x 60"H. Ca. 1880 $150.00 USD for the piece without the spot and $120.00 USD for the other |
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08264: This is a heavy rustic linen tea towel with a blue stripe, a hanging loop and a tiny red cross-stitch monogram. The blue and white kitchen accessories are rarely found. Overall good solid condition, but a couple of small spots. 28"W x 34"H. Ca. 1920 $24.00 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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07743: Here is a lovely piece of a French percale-weight cotton fabric with a creamy-white background. The dramatic, large-scale foreground motif is of undulating poppies 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! Ca. 1900 $95.00 USD (HOLD) |
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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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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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07632: Here is a very pretty piece of French vintage red ticking fabric in very dark red with narrow candy stripes in off-white and shades rose. This kind of ticking comes from the Alsace region of France and was originally the covering for featherbed pillows. All tickings have been washed and ironed. 49"W x 66"H (seam). Ca. 1920 $55.00 USD |
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06608: Here are two pieces of a wonderful 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 colors are deeply saturated and 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 curtains.) $95.00 USD per piece |
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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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