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Rare Block printed cotton shawl with floral boteh - French Alsace Circa 1820

About the Item

Circa 1810-1830 France Beautiful woodblock printed cotton shawl with a buff brown background, probably from an unidentified Alsatian manufacture and dating from the end of the First Empire or Restoration period. Eight-colour printing on a fine, tightly woven cotton. Galleries with large stylized flowering boteh palms, flowers and daisies. Two spandrels in the opposite corners allowing the shawl to be worn as a point. The four sides are finely hemmed and hand-rolled in the period. Large Indian shawls are rare. A slight whitish trace of 6 cm, easily cleaned, otherwise no defects. Very good condition of colour and conservation. Size: 152 cm x 144 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56.7 in (144 cm)Length: 59.85 in (152 cm)Marked Size: 152 cm x 144 cm (EU)
  • Style:
    1810-1830 (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1820-1829
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Condition and Color.
  • Seller Location:
    Toulon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU633320174692
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