An exceptionally rare and wonderful textile! This wonderful textile is an antique French chaise lounge / daybed cover that dates c1880-1890. STUNNING and wonderful ~ this textile uses a wonderful, heavy weight , jacquard woven cotton fabric with a wonderful Arts and Crafts design ~ the fabric is a heavy weight woven cotton with the most gorgeous colors! The colors include: deep terracotta, turquoise/ sky blue , cream , deep brick red and beige ~ beautifully woven and in such STUNNING condition. The original passementrie trim runs down both middle sides, designed to fall at the sides of the daybed ~ this textile is designed to fit a bolstered top and the sides are decorated using the wonderful passementrie and each has a gorgeous tassel in the same colors , with wooden core  ~ The passementrie is a woven trim, cotton wrapped metal and the tassels are made from wool, cotton and silk, extremely fine, very high quality. This textile has survived in remarkable condition, the only flaw can be seen on the top portion of this panel (the bolster side) where there is a band of dye staining (please see pictures) ~ It is backed in a natural calico cotton fabric, warm off-white tone. This textile is 100% hand stitched ~ a remarkable find ~ one of the best I've seen ~*~ ( please see my other textiles for matching pieces to the same bedroom set ~*~ ) ( textile 52) 

MEASUREMENTS: I'll try to convey the measurements to the best of my ability ~ if you are needing any further information please feel free to email me! ~*~ From the tip top of this textile to the bottom, it measures 96 inches long, however this textile was designed to fall over the top of the daybed ~ so: from the top of the bolster pillow to the bottom measures is approx. 80 inches long ~ the sides, at the longest point measure 88 inches long.  The full width at the bottom measures: 77 inches wide . The trim falls at : 26 inches and 52 inches at the width ~ the bolster width is 39 inches and the diameter of the side bolster rounds measures 12 inches ~ Please email me if I can help with making these more clear ~*~ 

CONDITION: This textile is in as found, unwashed condition with light storage dust. It is in remarkable condition ~ The only major flaw is the pink dye staining at the top near the bolsters (please see the pictures).  The tassel bottoms have bunched a bit with time and use, however each is in stunning condition ~ the backing fabric has some light storage marks , otherwise this textile is in STUNNING stunning condition.  Condition reflected in the price. ~*~ 

~You will never have to pay any Customs or Duty charges on my textiles posted to an address within the United States, as I have already imported all of my European textiles and have paid any fees for you~*~ My shipping is always fast, so you can expect your purchase to arrive between 1-3 days after payment within the USA~*~

I always happily combine shipping charges to save my customers money on postage~~All of my textiles are wrapped in acid free tissue and posted in water tight wrapping at no extra charge to my customers*~*

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