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05654: Here is a very striking pattern in an unusual color scheme. The background of this medium-weight cotton fabric is a brown-burgundy. The foreground motif of over-sized, stylized peonies, is in soft shades of rose and ivory. The effect is quite dramatic! This fabric has a warm glow and would work well in many interiors. There are two pieces, each measuring 32"W x 50"H. Late 19th century. $55.00 USD per piece
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07527: Here are two large pieces of 19th century toile on a
medium-weight cotton fabric with a creamy, off-white background. The
large scale motif is of climbing roses and is rendered in a deep
coffee brown with the two central
roses measuring 7" across. A wider view can be seen
<HERE> although the
angle of the photo is off. Each piece measures 32"W x 54"L.
There are a couple of small tears at the selvedge, likely from
someone taking the curtain apart. Ca. 1880 $100.00 USD per piece (one piece on HOLD) |
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05538: This is a piece of dramatic and
sophisticated medium-weight cotton print fabric. The background is black
with a coffee-brown, fancy trellis motif that looks almost like
lace. The foreground pattern is of tan and ivory garlands forming
classic cartouches around central bouquets of flowers, berries and
leaves. This very large piece measures 31"W x 116"L.
It has a
couple of small holes. Ca. 1890 $80.00 USD |
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08167: There are two pieces of this medium-heavy dramatic
French cotton
floral print textile. The large-scale, all-over tropical design includes
sultry daylilies, dahlias and huge elephant ears. The main color is
a warm ivory that is complemented by muted fall colors. Very
French! 32"W x 65"L. Ca.
1890 $125.00 USD per piece |
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06450: There are two pieces of this pretty medium weight cotton
print fabric from the end of the 19th century. The background is
off-white and has a very pale pink scrolling, all-over pattern. The
foreground motif of very scattered rosebuds is done in shades of
pink and olive. These pieces are in good condition, although each
one has at least one very pale bluish spot. Each piece measures 34"W
x 84"H. $60.00 USD per piece |
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08293: Here is an unusual vintage French ticking fabric with rose and faded olive ombré stripes. This kind of ticking comes from the Alsace region of
France and was originally the covering for featherbeds. All tickings
have been freshly washed and ironed. 28"W (seam) x 30"L $25.00 USD |
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05439: The simplicity of the color scheme of this fabric creates a
very dramatic
effect. The background is just off-white and the undulating
climbing floral pattern of full-blown poppies is done in chocolate,
mocha and brick. There are two pieces of this antique French
fabric, each measuring 34"W x 55"H. Some slight color
variation.
Late 19th century. $60.00 USD per piece |
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07454: Here is a piece of hand-quilted toile from the early
1800s from the Alsace region in northeast France. Originally part of
a valance or window treatment, this piece has a scalloped lower edge
and is entirely hand-stitched. Perfect for over a doorway or to
use in cushions or to be framed. A micro-view can be seen
<HERE.> A wide view can be seen
<HERE.> In good condition, but a couple of
small spots. 56"W x 35"H. Ca. 1840 $310.00 USD |
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05620: Here are three single pieces in a medium weight
French antique cotton fabric. The background is a very deep midnight blue and the foreground motif is of romantic pale pink climbing roses and
rosebuds with muted neutral-toned leaves. For a touch
of whimsy, there is a small bee buzzing near the flowers! A
close-up of the bee can be seen
<HERE.>The
bumblebee, symbolizing industry, immortality and resurrection, was
one of the symbols used by Napoleon Bonaparte. Each panel measures
32"W x 80"H. Ca.
1880 $125.00 USD per piece |
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08274: Here is a very large vintage French red ticking with
multi-color ombré stripes. The colors are softer than they appear in
the photo. This kind of ticking comes from the Alsace region of
France and was originally the covering for featherbeds. All tickings
have been freshly washed and ironed. 42"W x 160"L (2 seams.) $150.00 USD |
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07963: Here are two pieces of large-scale dramatic paisley-inspired
pattern. The background is just off-white, while the foreground
pattern which is designed to look like an antique paisley shawl, is
done in subtle tones of burgundy, rose and sea-green. A
micro-view <HERE.> Each
piece measures 31"W x 55"H. Ca.
1890 $80.00 USD per piece |
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05134: This early 20th century machine-made tapestry has a joyous
title, 'La Bonne Chanson' (The Good Song). View title
<HERE.> Portrayed in the picture is a group of men in 17th century
dress, gathered in front of a huge wine barrel, singing and
accompanied by a lute. A woman watches them from the staircase and
a cat watches from its perch on the wine barrel. There is also a
bird in a cage. Micro-views can be seen
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<HERE.> This piece is marked on the back 'Made in France', which
means it was originally made for export. View mark
<HERE.> The
colors have aged beautifully on this piece to muted, quiet tones.
Good condition. 39"W x 58"H. Early 20th century. $320.00 USD |
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