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07766:  There are four very large pieces of this medium-heavy cotton fabric with an off-white background.  The foreground motif appears almost like a watercolor painting and includes bouquets of clematis with several other flowers and leaves. The overall feel is of tropical plants, although all are common in the French countryside. Each large piece measures 32"W x 104"H. Late 19th century.

$185.00 USD per piece

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07381:  Here is a romantic 19th century percale-weight cotton scenic print.  The background is an unusual pale mocha shade.  The large central motif is of a young man plucking cherries from a tree for his sweetheart while docile lambs and a pert dog sit nearby.  The central cartouche is surrounded by garlands of flowers, trophies of musical instruments and stylized acanthus. A micro-view can be seen <HERE>.  33.5"W x 102"H.  Late 19th century.

$160.00 USD

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07366: There are two pieces of this medium-weight cotton fabric with a deep green tone-on-tone background floral motif.  The sophisticated foreground motif, rendered in neutral tones of tan and ivory, includes roses, dahlias, wheat heads and grape leaves.  With the subtle reference to bread and wine, this fabric may have been originally used in a dining room. Each piece measures 32"W x 108"H with a 19" vertical repeat.  Ca. 1880

$180.00 USD per piece

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07231: Here is a medium-weight cotton with a pale gray background that has fan-like sprays of small flowers that are done in near-white and mauve.  The large foreground motif of stylized daylilies on undulating stems, is done in deep ochre and mauve.  This unusual pattern has a very fresh "feel."  The two single fabric-width pieces measure 32"W x 86"H each. Ca. 1910

$125.00 USD per piece

07782: Here are several pieces of French Art Nouveau percale-weight cotton with an unusual color scheme.  The background is a medium shade of bordeaux, while the foreground motif of peonies, dahlias and iris is done in a lovely sky blue. 32"W x 80"H. Ca. 1910

$135.00 USD per piece

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06465:  Here is an unusual Art Nouveau print with a springtime freshness.  The fabric is a percale weight cotton and has an off-white background.  The background also has sets of very pale yellow vertical stripes.  The foreground motif of large scale blue iris and oversized green fern fronds look almost to be suspended from the sets of yellow stripes which represent a trellis. A couple of small flaws on each very large piece. 48"W x 110"H. Ca. 1910

$230.00 USD per piece

 

06267:  Here is a French antique sheet with a pretty hand-embroidered monogram "DP."  The sheet is made of what the French call métis, which is weave with a linen warp and a cotton weft. As was the custom, sheet fabric was woven on narrow looms, so this bed sheet has a center seam. The sheet has a small patch and a couple of small, carefully-stitched repairs. It measures 80"W (center seam) x 120"L.  Early 20th century

$55.00 USD (HOLD)


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07152:  Small table covers like this one were very popular for almost two centuries.  This piece, from the Napoleon III era, is made of a black felt fabric. The floral embroidery is done in cotton floss and has a slight sheen.  There is a 6" multi-colored fringe on all sides that is hand-knotted.  There are a couple of tiny holes, but overall, the table cover is in good condition. A micro view can be seen <HERE>.  51" square plus a 6" fringe.  Ca. 1880

$295.00 USD

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06979:  This is a double-width piece of this percale weight cotton fabric.  The background is just off-white.  The large scale foreground motif hydrangeas, dahlias and ferns, is done in a mauve-y gray and gradations of bordeaux.  The printing techniques gives almost a 3-dimensional feel to the fabric. 66"W (center seam) x 60"H.  Ca. 1890

$125.00 USD

 

 

 

03377:  The floral print in this 19th century cotton fabric is arranged in a classic geometric diamond pattern on an off-white background.  The small pert flowers and buds are in a dark French blue with olive leaves.  This was a very popular motif in that era and was produced in many different colors. This large piece measures 32.5"W x 120"H.  Ca. 1880

$60.00 USD


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06517: This is a large, hand-made French filet "dessus de lit" or bedcover.  The finely-worked thread is in cotton and the pattern includes both floral and geometric motifs.  A micro view can be seen <HERE>.  The design is such that it could also be used as a table cover for special holidays.  This cover measures 82"W x 96"H.  The French would put it on the bed with the 82" lengths to the sides of the bed.

$190.00 USD

 

 

07633:  Here is a very pretty piece of antique mattress ticking.  This kind of ticking comes from the Alsace region of France and was originally the covering for a featherbed or mattress. The blue stripes alternate with ombré beige stripes, creating a lovely contrast.  This piece measures 36"W x 68"H (seam).  Ca. 1920

$95.00 USD

 

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07474:  There are three large pieces of this unused French antique linen-cotton from the 1920s. This fabric has all the delicacy and charm of the 18th century printed florals that inspired it.  The background is a very soft maize.  The smaller-scale foreground motif of meandering vines and nosegays is designed to mimic the the style of 18th century block print and resist dye methods.  The colors are subtle and capture the glow of the past.  Each piece of new-old yardage measures 31.5"W x 15'L.  Ca. 1920

$245.00 USD per piece

 

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06225:  This is a piece of aubergine toile in an off-white percale cotton.  The exotic tropical trees and an unusual flowers seem to sway in the breeze while a bird of paradise and butterflies flutter amongst them.  The quality of the engraving is very good and the detail is very fine.  This piece of fabric measures 31"W x 90"H and has five repeats.  Ca. 1890

$185.00 USD

 
 

05654:  Here is a very striking pattern in an unusual color scheme.  The background of this medium-weight cotton is a dark Bordeaux.  The foreground motif of over-sized, stylized peonies, is in soft shades of rose and ivory.  The effect is quite dramatic! A wide view can be seen <HERE>. This fabric has a warm glow and would work well in many interiors.  There are three single fabric-width pieces, each measuring 32"W x 106"H.  The flowers are approximately 6" across. Late 19th century.

$145.00 USD per piece

 

 

  

05480: Here is a piece of late 19th century percale weight cotton with a romantic floral motif.  The background is just off-white.  The foreground motif is of baskets of roses, dangling from a trellis made of ribbons.  Inside the trellis 'openings' are tiny sprigs of flowers.  The colors are soft and the design flows nicely.  A micro view can be seen <HERE>.  This piece has a couple of holes, but otherwise, is in good condition. 32" x 120"H.  Late 19th century.

$165.00 USD

 

  

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