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A rare and extraordinary treat ~ this textile is French and was printed in the late 18th century ( the center quilted piece and the border fabric I would put right around 1830. These are classic Provencal patterns! The central rectangle in the small scale pattern is exquisite. This is an 18th century piece, quilted with a very light cotton batting. I can't quite figure out what this would have been used for ? ( there is another I found with it, simply search my store for the word Provence and it will appear if still available) . These pieces were joined much later than they were produces as there is treadle stitching. At first glance , I thought that the quilted textile was machine quilted, however....I got my loop and and examined the stitching and it appears to be very very very tiny hand stitches! I can't be 100% sure as they are very consistent however I do believe that was hand work!~ This textile is ideal for design inspiration ~ a beautiful decorative piece ~ one in a million ~


MEASUREMENTS : approximately 47 inches by 18 inches

CONDITION : This textile is in as found, not freshly laundered condition. There is a small L shaped tear in the border fabric. There is an area where the quilted piece has torn away from the border fabric. This piece has signs of time and use, inherent in these very early textiles!

Library FF 62