Large Chintz Wall or Bed Hanging: mid C20th French collectable buttons An antique sampler worked by

An antique sampler worked by Penelope Forrest

192cm wide x 193cm long (76 x 76

nothing very noticeable or that detracts from the piece as a whole

There is some staining to the cotton lining and a slight rub to the silk to the right front above the seam

or framing them as art

Large Chintz Wall or Bed Hanging: mid C20th French collectable buttons An antique sampler worked byA huge wall or bed hanging printed in France by Braquenie in the first half to mid 20th century. This hanging is a version of an Indian chintz which was strongly influenced by the engraved ornament of French court designer Jean Brain 1638 1711, chief designer to the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King. His elaborate architectural and decorative designs were highly influential. The bold architectural strap work design of this hanging decorated with floral