Fresh from the Paris markets! Wonderful RARE early 19th century purple chintz.
Lovely block printed textile. Fabulous Indienne design so beautifully detailed in such rare lovely tones. A light latte / wheat color ground with softly faded purples and blue.
Beautiful picotage or "pinning" detail creates subtle background texture and color, looks to me some hand coloring as well.
The colors have held nicely but the chintz has worn off over the years. Now a very soft thin but overall stable cotton, not brittle but thin. May benefit from a stabilizer depending on project.
Lovely piece for any collector. Appropriate for time worn aged projects, reproduction or archives.
Condition: Timeworn with signs of age. The center has a number of tiny holes that can be seen when held to the light see last photo. some light light background spots, small rust spots and the like. Plenty of good areas for , lovely to add to collection! Carefully hand washed pressed and ready use.
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Overprinted selvedge edges partially intact at 28.5"
Approximate measurements - 28.5" X 41"
Item# 3820
Appropriate for many projects including, upholstery, cushions, lampshades sewing, crafting, quilting, dolls, pillows, upholstery, and more!
I do my best to accurately describe condition and point out major flaws, but condition order is seldom perfect as one would expect from a 100 year old textile. Small marks and flaws should be expected. The timeworn look and signs of their unique history is part of what makes them so charming and special!
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Product code: Lovely Antique French early 19th C. Block Print Chintz order Picotage Cotton RARE Purple 28.5" X 41"