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Morgan St James

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Pg.8. Gorgeous Antique French Curtain Panel Drape with matching swag with a rich appearance in the silk fabric. The ribbons and bows motifs surrounded within and in the color of red for the background and cream, rose, green and golden colors surrounding the center. The pattern is charming having the scrolls, ribbons, and trellis effect. You can add the extra smaller piece of swag anyway your choose or use for an additional window as a swag and pleat it the way you wish. You will be receiving 2 pieces which are the long drape and the matching swag. The fabric is French and has a very rich appearance to the appearance. It comes in as found condition with many missing tassels as shown and no pleats in the swag. This is a stunning piece from the past to adorn any room.

Measures: Drape: 113" long which is 9'5" with fringe & 4' at base by 34" at upper top. ( you have approx. 4.5" extra at upper where you see it folded over at upper as shown.

Swag: 27" by 27" by 27" being the longest and 23" being the shortest at bottom shown having a slant effect.

Price: $ 285.00 RECENTLY SOLD

Pg10.AngelPanel: A beautiful Charming sheer fabric panel surrounded by hand crochet/embroidery appliqués and then hand sewn onto this piece of lace panel. The sides are in the same manner and all hand down and then applied to each side with a wide hem at base. The center Angel Motif is precious and again hand done and applied to the center by hand sewing. Surrounding the center Putti / angel motif are beautiful flowers with leaves all hand embroidery/crochet as shown and one could use this panel by itself or if you prefer to remove all appliqués you could do so and use on anything else you choose. At upper are worn out cotton string which you will need to cut off and use your own round rings or tie ribbons at upper which would adorn this piece beautiful for hanging. Some hand sewn applicants threads is missing in spots and this piece will need a cleaning as it appears to be a dingy white now and you could easily wash by hand and hang. This is a special piece from France and comes as found condition and remains lovely for anyone who collects Textiles. Its a marvelous piece and took time in the making as shown up close in photos.

Measures: 104" tall by 69" bottom by 60" at top. The Angel itself is approx. 15" tall ad with the surroundings above her and below is 2 feet. This is not including all the other hand sewn on appliqués

Price: 185.

Pg.8Val. Lovely French Antique Valance with lining at back and trimmings at base. The fabric is magnificent and feels like a floss silk with a very slight texture in appearance. Its filled with gorgeous ribbon motifs in addition to small flowers and leaves. The background is similar to a golden light tan having colors throughout of ginger, greens, aqua, and browns. The lining is silk cotton having small holes about here and there due to age in addition to the upper hanging area having the same holes. One could remove the back lining or leave as no one sees the back when hung The front fabric remains gorgeous in richness with a magnificent appearance to the fabric. The trimmings appears to be wool. Its a charming piece from France.

Measures: Top 7" across by 34.5" longest and 31" shortest as it goes at a slant at base by 28" across the bottom in width. Measurements were taken with fringe.

Price: $62.00