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07743: There are 4 large pieces of this percale-weight
cotton 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. These pieces were
originally part of a set of curtains and bedhangings in a Pyrenees spa
hotel that closed prior to WWI. 33"W x 100"H. Ca. 1900 $220.00 USD per piece |
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07360: There are two large pieces of this percale weight printed cotton from the Belle Epoque The background is a deep, muted cherry red. The large-scale foreground motif of undulating stylized poppies is done in a purplish-red with white accents. Each piece measures 31"W x 84"H. Ca. 1900 $155.00 USD per piece |
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07116: These pieces of percale-weight cotton have a pale, warm beige background. The foreground motif is of meandering morning glories in French blue with sprigs of marguerites in pale rose. This pattern was printed during the years that realistic botanical prints were popular and this is a fine example from that era. There are two pieces of this fabric, each measuring 32"W x 108"H. Both pieces have a small patch to cover a hole. Ca. 1880 $165.00 USD per piece |
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04537: This piece is a very long, hand-quilted bed valance or lambrequin with a shaped bottom edge from the mid-19th century. The French call this piece an 'autour de lit' which is the piece that would hang around the top of a 4-poster bed. The background is a deep grape-y purple, and the foreground leaf and flower motif is in off-white. The dark background allows the white hand-quilting stitches to be featured. View <HERE>. A wider view of the valance can be seen <HERE>. 186"W x 30"H. The width is made up of three sections hand-stitched together, so they could be separated, if desired and used as valances on windows or doors. This is an early and rarely-seen floral print and is beautifully hand-stitched. Ca. 1850 $390.00 USD
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07280: This piece of late 19th century mattress ticking is made of a cotton-linen blend and has softened from the years of use. The softest shades of peach, maize and taupe make up the multi-stripe pattern. This is a large piece, measuring 68"W x 92"H. There is some minor color variation on the piece and there are some holes near the outer edge since this was actually once used to make a mattress. Late 19th century. $170.00 USD |
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06780: Here is a very large piece of a late 19th century percale weight cotton. The background is just off-white, while the all-over, scattered Jacobean-style floral and berry motif is done in shades of muted red, rose and moss green with accents in blue and maize. This is a very French, very cheerful cotton print and would work well in many decors. This fabric is in excellent condition. The piece measures 80"W (2 French seams) x 96"H and was originally a bedcover. It has a 2" frill along one 96" edge. The pattern repeat is 17.5" and the flowers measure about 2" across. Late 19th century. $165.00 USD |
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07406 and 07407: Here are two large French antique needlepoint canvases that were obviously created to be used in the same room. Variations on the same theme, these piece were likely destined for a chair seat and an ottoman cover. They can be purchased separately or together. Both canvases are unused and in near-perfect condition. They are worked in a fine-quality wool yarn with 9 stitches to the inch. The background is a deep chocolate brown. 07406, pictured at the top, is slightly larger , with the worked area measuring 25"W x 23.25"H. The canvas is slightly larger. On the rectangular piece, 07407, the worked area measures 21.75"W x 17.25"H. In additional to being used as upholstery, these pieces would be wonderful as elegant cushions. Ca. 1900 $155.00 USD for the larger piece and $140.00 USD for the smaller piece |
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05394: Here is a fabric with a very interesting three-dimensional effect. The background is of extremely pale off-white and rose stripes. The foreground motif of bouquets in bright colors, is printed in a faux-needlework style to give the appearance of crewel embroidery. Against the pale background, the bouquets appear to float. This piece measures 32"W x 66"H with a 18" vertical repeat. The pale pink stripe measures 4" across. There are a couple of faint spots. Ca. 1900 $75.00 USD |
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07150: This is a hand-quilted valance made of 19th century softly-faded cotton print. The background is off-white with a fern motif in watery marine-blue. The floral foreground motif of meandering vines is done in shades of brown, tan and ivory. The backing is a plain cotton muslin. The quilting stitches are in white thread. A micro view can be seen <HERE>. This piece measures 76"W x 26"H. One end of this piece is finished, the other end is a raw edge. This could again be used as a valance or would be lovely reworked into pillows or cushions. Late 19th century. $85.00 USD |
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06555: There are four pieces of this unusual medium-heavy cotton print from the late 19th century. The background is a deep blue that is darker than it appears in the photo. Scattered randomly across this blue canvas are beautiful and varied dahlias. The scattered pattern is non-directional, so this fabric could be used in many different ways. Each piece measures 32"W x 87"H. Ca. 1890 $140.00 USD per piece |
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05795: Here is a wonderful cushion that was created in the 1920s and then was never used! The handmade lace inset is backed with black fabric in order to better show the intricate workmanship. A micro view of the lace can be seen <HERE>. The orange silk has been slightly gathered and piped and creates a wonderful 'frame' for the lace. The back is done in natural linen and can be seen <HERE>. 37"W x 17.5"H. Ca. 1920 $105.00 USD
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07354: Here is a large piece of French antique silk with alternating stripes. The wide, maize stripes are moiré and the blue stripes are satin. This is a large piece, but does have a couple of spots and a couple of holes. There is enough fabric for reworking. 90"W (2 seams) x 70H. $120.00 USD |
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06450: There are five pieces of this very pretty medium weight cotton print 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 charming scattered rosebuds is done in shades of pink and olive. These pieces are in very good condition, although each one has at least one very pale bluish spot. Three of these pieces measure 34"W x 84"H. There are two larger pieces, each measuring 34"W x 144"H. Ca. 1890 $90.00 USD for the shorter pieces and $145.00 USD each for the very long pieces |
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07052: Here are two pieces of medium-heavy cotton from the late 19th century. The background is a tone-on-tone resist pattern of sprigs of leaves in a deep blue-green. The large-scale foreground motif is a combination of a heraldic shield with a gryphon and a large stylized peony. The colors are rich and the printing is of fine quality. There are four pieces altogether. Three pieces each measure 33"W x 76"H. The central motif measures 10.5" high. There are a few small holes along the selvedge edge. Ca. 1880 $110.00 USD per piece
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07439: There are six large pieces of this excellent-condition medium-weight cotton print from the late 19th century. The background is a "café au lait" tone with a slight blush of rose. The foreground motif of bouquets of roses and scattered nosegays is in clear colors. This style of motif is a perennial favorite in France. The color scheme would work well in many interiors. 32"W x 102"H with a vertical pattern repeat of 20". Ca. 1890 $145.00 USD per piece |
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