Good Herbs Chintz Skirt Manufacture De Jouy Or Alsace Circa 1800/1830

Circa 1800/1830 Provence France Beautiful Indian skirt called Bonnes Herbes dating from the beginning of the 19th century. Famous pattern printed on the wooden board of a seedling of flowers with high polychromy on a dark green background and a chimney sweep. The original drawing is held by the Musée de la Toile de Jouy. It will be declined throughout the 19th century, in particular by Alsatian manufacturers for the Provençal market. This is one of the first editions from the very beginning of the 19th century printed on very fine cotton that has retained its primer, and superimposition of yellow and blue to obtain the green. the back of the skirt is made up of several rectangles mounted in patchwork, proof of the reuse of an older fabric at that time. Old waist assembly in white cotton braid and drawstring in the back. No lining. Exceptional state of color and preservation. Dimensions: Height 82 cm Size 65 cm Circumference 240 cm