Antique French Fabric Ticking Striped Material Blue White order Denim Bolster 1880 Sewing Upholstery Pillows Projects Quilting Indigo

A lovely antique / vintage French ticking fabric dating c1880~ Wonderfully aged French fabric ~ ! FABULOUS dark blue , wonderful off white aged and BEAUTIFUL ground ~ Wonderfully rustic fabric. This ticking was once a bolster pillow that was opened up and has had the feathers removed. There are age marks that show up very palely on the ground, some uneven fading, holes and staining ~etc. Generally a lovely sturdy material that shows it's age in all the best ways. Ideal for primitive and rustic cutting projects~*~ ~*~ Durable and beautiful ~*~ Ideal for pillows, upholstery projects etc! This piece is a heavy weight cotton, with gentle twill weave and wonderful faded indigo blue. A classic French fabric ~ . This fabric is as genuine as they get, with a beautiful aged tone~~*~ ideal for pillows, order upholstery etc ~*~ ( The name "denim" derives from French fabric de Nîmes, an area of France producing these wonderful heavy ticking fabrics. ( ticking E40 )

Measurements : This fabric measures approximately 20 inches wide by 55 inches long, but of course this pillow sack could be opened out and would be approx. twice this size.

CONDITION: This fabric is in as found, unwashed condition. ~ There are some pale marks on the ground. There are some small holes on the body. One end has been opened out. ~ Condition reflected in the price.