Fantastic Vtg Silk Brocade Rare Egyptian Queen Motif Lt Blue & Gold - 31x5. 6Yds
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:840026 |
DESCRIPTION Fantastic Vtg Silk Brocade Rare Egyptian Queen Motif in Lt Blue & Gold-31x5.6Yds It’s been a while since I acquired one of these early (pre WWII) silk brocades. It is most likely Italian or French and if you look at the photo that shows the end and back of the fabric you can see that it is not a piece cut from a longer length. These fabrics were woven all in one short length of about 6 yards with both ends being like t...he one shown in the photo. The pattern is Egyptian in theme with busts of a queen or goddess wearing the Modius headdress alternating with elaborate Lotus foliage. The brocade is bronzy gold metallic and sky blue silk threads and the background is beautiful champagne silver silk. This is most likely from the 20s/30s and appears to represent Nefertiti, whose bust by the sculptor Thutmose was first displayed publicly in 1923, during the height of the Egyptian craze that followed the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. This fabric is cool to the touch with a heavy fluid drape, luxurious and elegant. The last photo shows the entire width of fabric held between my thumb and forefinger so you can see how fluid it is. It is in amazing excellent condition from the estate of a serious textile collector and has no stains, holes, fading, or bug damage, no pulls or snags in the silk. It measures 31½” wide by 204” long or just over 5.6 yards of 31” fabric. There is enough of this to make a jaw dropping evening garment; it reminds me of the Paul Poiret design worn by Peggy Guggenheim when photographed by Man Ray in 1924. Questions If you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to email me and I will happily answer to the best of my ability. Return Policy/Shipping I have to tell you that I generally do not accept returns on vintage clothing and related items. However, I want you to be a happy customer so if you feel an item has been misrepresented please contact me before leaving feedback so we can work out a mutually agreeable solution. I love combined shipping. However, I broke my mind reading crystal ball so if you are bidding on multiple items please let me know so I can prepare a combined shipping invoice when you're done shopping. IMPORTANT! If you are an international customer please send me an email and I will get you a shipping quote. I ship within 48 hours Monday-Friday, excluding major holidays. Large breakable, heavy, and delicate items will be shipped by FedEx Home Delivery.
