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Brunschwig & Fils Red and Gold Satin Silk Fabric Created for the White House

About the Item

20th century, 45 Yards (approx) of Brunschwig and Fils reversible cherry red silk satin with gold foliate stripe design. This fabric was designed and woven exclusively for the Clinton White House during the refurbishment of the Cross Hall and Stair. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of White House design history. The creation of this fabric was documented by the then owner of Brunschwig and Fils, Murray Douglas, in a book he co-wrote with Chippy Irvine including a description of the design process and accompanying photographs. Note: A copy of the aforementioned book will be included in the sale of this unique and wonderful fabric. Dimensions: Approx. 55"w x 45 yds. Condition: Good, unused. Some wrinkles to fabric due to storage on a roll. These can be steamed/ironed out. Provenance: Decorator sourced from Brunschwig & Fils as part of the refurbishment of the Cross Hall and stair during the Clinton White House. Literature: In 1990 the Committee for the Preservation of the White House recommended certain renovations and decorating improvements be made to specific areas of the White House. The following refurbishment, estimated at $358,000, was paid for by the White House Endowment Fund with monies raised from private donors. For the curtains and upholstery in the Cross Hall, Brunschwig was commissioned to create two fabrics based on a dilapidated French Empire damask remnant from its archive. According to Paris, Mobilier National, series Empire, a tome about French fabrics, the damask was originally made for the throne room at Tuileries. The remnant had a Napoleonic flavor with its wreaths and stars that worked perfectly for the White House. The resultant two damask fabric designs were woven exclusively for the Clinton White House.
  • Creator:
    Brunschwig & Fils (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1,620 in (4,114.8 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Satin,Silk,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990234797542

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