"Footage Of Printed Silk Bourette With Artichokes - France Circa 1860"
Circa 1855 - 1870 France More than 10 linear meters of printed silk Bourette dating from the Second French Empire. Rustic twill weave Silk and cotton blend printed with a large striped decor inspired by India and Indian women. Large vertical stripes on an andrinople red background decorated with stylized diamonds, alternating with bouquets of artichokes on a white background. Strong polychromy in green, red, ocher yellow, black and blue colors. Fabric coupons without lining with their selvedges composed of a large Curtains n°1 (480 euros), a yardage n°2 of 130 cm wide and 8 meters long at 850 euros. For sale together 1200 euros or separately. In new antique condition and never used. Excellent state of color and conservation THE POSTER PRICE IS FOR THE METERAGE N°1; Dimensions: Curtain n°1: 195 cm wide x 340 cm high Meter n°2: 130 cm wide with selvedge x 800 cm long