Piece of very beautiful but worn 19th century printed fabric
Personally I think this piece deserves to be framed. It seems to have originally been part of a quilt, evidently much loved, and has been unpicked with some of the threads still in, and all of the damage. I think this is around 1880, and the fineness of the print, although faded, is still so beautiful. What i love about this piece is the way the original vibrant colours are still visible at the edges, and also the patina of the damage. This is one of those cases where use has added a beauty which just cannot be replicated. Numerous small damages, some repairs, but so gorgeous. This could be used for quilt blocks, or simply displayed. It measures 108×132cm.
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Personally I think this piece deserves to be framed. It seems to have originally been part of a quilt, evidently much loved, and has been unpicked with some of the threads still in, and all of the damage. I think this is around 1880, and the fineness of the print, although faded, is still so beautiful. What i love about this piece is the way the original vibrant colours are still visible at the edges, and also the patina of the damage. This is one of those cases where use has added a beauty which just cannot be replicated. Numerous small damages, some repairs, but so gorgeous. This could be used for quilt blocks, or simply displayed. It measures 108×132cm.
Please click on the photos to open them up full-sized.
To purchase, please contact me.
Personally I think this piece deserves to be framed. It seems to have originally been part of a quilt, evidently much loved, and has been unpicked with some of the threads still in, and all of the damage. I think this is around 1880, and the fineness of the print, although faded, is still so beautiful. What i love about this piece is the way the original vibrant colours are still visible at the edges, and also the patina of the damage. This is one of those cases where use has added a beauty which just cannot be replicated. Numerous small damages, some repairs, but so gorgeous. This could be used for quilt blocks, or simply displayed. It measures 108×132cm.
Please click on the photos to open them up full-sized.
To purchase, please contact me.