EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH IRIDESCENT SILK DAMASK FABRIC FRAG DOLLS

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH IRIDESCENT SILK DAMASK FABRIC FRAG DOLLS (image 1/[null, null, null, null])
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EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH IRIDESCENT SILK DAMASK FABRIC FRAG DOLLS (image 4/[null, null, null, null])
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This auction is for a most beautiful antique Victorian French iridescent silk damask textile fragment salvaged from the underside of a handmade silk velvet quilt. It was given to me from a friend who was born in France and the backing was removed, since there were some tears as well as the silk velvet quilt shattering throughout…..This is lightweight, but not flimsy. It is pure silk and its texture is smooth. This will billow/pouf and stay in place (see Photo 4). It will gather tightly and it appears that it would pleat when ironed after testing it. It is of the perfect substance and is very suitable for doll clothing. It is of the utmost quality with a rich appearance and I believe one will love it. Due to its iridescent quality, it changes hue depending on how the fabric is handled. When this is done, its ground shade is a greenish taupe (not bright). One can see the underside as depicted in last photo. Although this is not showing any signs of deterioration or brittleness, it should be noted that it not be handled roughly due to its delicacy. After performing a gentle tug test, it appears to be in good condition. I also recommend that a fine silk thread be used and preferably hand-stitched…This is an absolutely stunning textile and should be used for one's special project. A print of this early era (1800s) is hard to come by, read more
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