Antique French Fabric Ticking Striped Material Blue White Denim Bolster 1880 hotsell Sewing Upholstery Pillows Projects Quilting Indigo

A lovely antique / vintage French ticking fabric dating c1880~ Wonderfully aged French fabric ~ ! FABULOUS dark blue , wonderful off white aged and BEAUTIFUL ground ~ Wonderfully rustic fabric. This ticking was once a bolster pillow that was opened up and has had the feathers removed. There are age marks that show up very palely on the hotsell ground, some uneven fading, holes and staining ~etc. Generally a lovely sturdy material that shows it's age in all the best ways. Ideal for primitive and rustic cutting projects~*~ ~*~ Durable and beautiful ~*~ Ideal for pillows, upholstery projects etc! This piece is a heavy weight cotton, with gentle twill weave and wonderful faded indigo blue. A classic French fabric ~ . This fabric is as genuine as they get, with a beautiful aged tone~~*~ ideal for pillows, upholstery etc ~*~ ( The name "denim" derives from French fabric de Nîmes, an area of France producing these wonderful heavy ticking fabrics. ( ticking E40 )

Measurements : This fabric measures approximately 20 inches wide by 55 inches long, but of course this pillow sack could be opened out and would be approx. twice this size.

CONDITION: This fabric is in as found, unwashed condition. ~ There are some pale marks on the ground. There are some small holes on the body. One end has been opened out. ~ Condition reflected in the price.