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Printed Velvet
c 1900


Stunning. The Edwardians were very keen on a painted look for their textiles. Could be used or as archive fabric.


Cataloguing


with huge sprays of flowers which appear to be painted, including full blown roses, marigolds, foxgloves, grape hyacinths and peonies, all in shades of deep pink, red, yellow, orange with bluey green foliage, on a beige ground, having one central full pattern and two half, 5 x 4 ft 10 in; 1.50 x 1.47 m w


Condition


Both edges have discolouration, ie darker coluring presumably due to fading. There are also a few marks. This has been lined and made into a curtain.