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

Please forgive me if I’ve photographed them upside down

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

under arm staining and the lining has some staining

The coat has beautiful sleeves which are open to the elbow to reveal the decorative under layer

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