Lot 1195
  • 1195

A set of matching chestnut brown silk bed hangings, early 20th century

Estimate
150 - 200 GBP
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Description

  • silk and lace
  • Large Curtain: 297cm. high, 225cm. wide along bottom, 159cm. wide gathered across the top; 9ft. 9in., 7ft. 5in., 5ft. 2in., and various other sizes
the silk applied with cream lace to edges, comprising of a large curtain; a square interlined panel, lace applied four sides, rope within interlining along one edge, and a small pair of curtains, together with a single bed  valance with matching lace applique on three sided flounce (6)

Condition

In good overall condition. Applied with cream lace to edges. Please note measurement of large curtain: large curtain (225cm. high, 297cm. wide along bottom, 159cm. wide gathered across the top 159cm. wide gathered across the top); a square interlined panel, lace applied four sides, rope within interlining along one edge, and a small pair of curtains (One Curtain: 224cm. high, 168cm. wide along bottom, 83cm. wide gathered across the top, the other 222cm. high, 168cm. wide along bottom, 85cm. wide gathered across the top); together with a plain gathered pelmet (400cm. wide, 46cm. high), Together with a single bed valance with matching lace applique on three sided flounce (rectangle 206cm. x 144cm. wide, the flounce drop 38cm.)
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