French Pink and Red Striped Ticking Pelmet with Chintz Border: C19th France Indian silver belt as is an overall patina

as is an overall patina of age

I couldn’t resist this

Painted in China for the European market this would have once been a panel from a dress with panniers

losses to edging and appliqués and small holes

Hand worked in cross stitch in a traditional design of roses

French Pink and Red Striped Ticking Pelmet with Chintz Border: C19th France Indian silver belt as is an overall patinaA delightful red and pink striped ticking pelmet from France and dating from the 19th century. Entirely hand stitched, the reverse side has a pretty chintz border. The pelmet has been finished with a pretty scalloped edge and has pleats running along the top edge. Would look lovely over a window, in a childs room, bathroom or above a door. Measurements: 107cm wide x 30cm tall chintz border 14cm deep. Condition: Excellent, one old darn. We have