An authentic 19th-century European silk damask fabric panel, featuring an elegant large-scale floral and pomegranate motif in a vivid magenta hue. This antique textile was salvaged from a dismantled period bedspread.
Historically, silk damask was woven on Jacquard looms to create reversible patterns with alternating satin and matte surfaces, highly prized for its lustrous light-reflective qualities in aristocratic interiors during the Victorian and Napoleon III eras.
Features and details:
- Period: 19th Century (circa 1850-1880)
- Technique / Style: Jacquard-woven damask with high-density silk threads
- Size: Length: 260 cm (102.3 inches), Width: 50 cm (19.6 inches)
- Material: 100% Silk
- Condition: The base silk weave is structurally sound, strong, and stable, retaining its original vibrant coloration and sheen. There are several small scattered holes throughout the panel, consistent with historical moth damage, along with minor localized surface wear as shown in the photographs.
This piece represents significant value for textile collectors, conservators, and designers seeking authentic period materials for historical costumes, doll dressing, or high-end accent upholstery restoration.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
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