Antique Swedish ticking in a very rare combination of colors. It is made of cotton and linen. With a marled pattern, which is very unique. The fabric has a combination of straight and twill (herringbone) weave. A beautiful antique detail. A very old fabric, had been completely hand-sewn. So rare and lovely!
MEASUREMENTS
Ticking lot composed of 2 pieces:
#2 - 110 × 147 cm (44" × 58" / 1.61 yards)
#3 - 119 × 65 cm (47" × 26" / 0.72 yards)
CONDITION
Ticking in fair condition. Light wear consistent with age and history. Some scuffs. A few pale marks. Pale fading. Some fragility towards the center. As found condition. The width is formed by two long strips joined in the middle, which indicates that it was made on a narrow loom. Normally indicative of the antiquity of the textile. A couple of pin holes. One small tear just on the selvedge but that does not affect the integrity of the piece. Timeworn, but beautiful.