Antique Toile de Nantes ‘Chariot of Dawn’ Pelmet: C18th France purse An intricate finely worked design

An intricate finely worked design with lots of detail printed onto a lightweight cotton

From Japan circa 1910

The miniature is presented in its original midnight blue silk velvet covered wooden frame with brass surrounds and an integral hanging ring

With fine detailing and embossed patterned areas to give texture and add interest

This is an Arts & Crafts Jacobean Revival crewelwork embroidery panel

Antique Toile de Nantes ‘Chariot of Dawn’ Pelmet: C18th France purse An intricate finely worked designA superb long Toile de Nantes pelmet with a print called Chariot of Dawn, a beautiful design dating from the 18th century. The long length of this pelmet means it may have been part of a set of bedhangings. It would look great above a window, under a shelf or as a wallhanging. With lots of interesting details including boats, sea monsters, the three graces and a mythical horse drawing the chariot of Dawn, its a beautiful and interesting piece. Backed