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~ Hello & welcome to The Textile Trunk! ~ Please come join us on Instagram: @textiletrunk ~ I've had this textile in my private collection for about 10 years now ~ A spectacular late 18th century hand block printed textile , printed in the mid to late 1700's ~Ive not been able to find this pattern documented , however it appears to me to have very similar attributes to other 18th century textile printed in Angers, that I've studied. ~This textile would have been used as a bedding valance! ~ The pink floral & swag design is in linen, off-white GORGEOUS linen Very very unusual This Textile has a later addition of the cotton section at the top added as there is machine stitching to join the panels ~ I found this textile in original condition, It aappeared have never ever been washed & was nothing short of FILTHY! ~ I soaked it & hand washed it, I am amazed at how beautifully it came out! ~ Just wonderful, medium to heavy weight linen ~ a stunning textile!! One of the BEST ~ MEASUREMENTS: This gorgeous textile measures 18 inches long at the longest point by 145 inches wide ~( the white cotton panel at the top is an additional 9 inches deep , so the total depth is about 27 inches ) CONDITION: Hand washed & ready to use! Please see photographs of the holes at the top of the cotton panel ~ The printed linen section is in remarkable condition indeed Item Number: E A 0012 07/02/2021 18Th Century Hand Block Printed Pink Valance Textile From France French Beauty ~
