Antique Block Printed Figurative Indienne Pelmet: C18th France corded whitework The coat is fully lined

The coat is fully lined in an off white cotton and is edged down the centre front and side splits with a wonderful cutwork lace edging

The madder red of the print is still vibrant with some slight fading in the centre

Width: 25cm

the design of this toile is classically inspired and is heavily influenced by Greek and Roman architecture and interiors which became all the rage during the late 18th and 19th centuries Grand Tour

Antique Block Printed Figurative Indienne Pelmet: C18th France corded whitework The coat is fully linedA superb (and rare) antique block printed pelmet with figures this style of decorative fabric hanging is commonly known as a valance, pelmet, or mantel lambrequin. When used specifically to drape over a fireplace like this, it functions as a mantel or chimneypiece border. Historically, these fabric details were used in European homesparticularly in Franceas matching bed pelmets (bandes de lit) or mantel decorations to add softness and color to stone