Lovely mint aqua green and pink striped vintage ticking with some thin white and red stripes. It is a European twill fabric called cutí (or in French “coutil”) from around 1940. This textile was part of a wool mattress cover. It is a light-medium weight cotton fabric. It has a delicious combination of colors. The herringbone weave reinforces linearity.

ROSARIO SAYS: “This combination of colors and stripes was widely used at the time. We call it -Four pink stripes and one more-“

MEASUREMENTS
Ticking lot composed of 2 pieces:
#2 - 70 × 52 cm (28" × 21" / 0.58 yards)
#3 - 70 × 68 cm (28" × 27" / 0.75 yards)

CONDITION
#2 - Fair condition. Moderate wear consistent with age and history. Minor color fading or discoloration Some pale marks towards the side seams. Minimal scuffing towards the middle. A small tear towards the side seams. Slightly worn eyelets. One intact selvage. Not at all perfect, but with the imperfections inherent in these beautiful antique textiles. A special texture, light but crunchy. A beautiful patch on the back!
#3 - Distressed. Some prominent signs of wear: may have significant losses, fading or structural issues. Minor color fading or discoloration Some pale marks towards the side seams. Minimal scuffing towards the middle. A significant tear towards the side seams. Slightly worn eyelets. One intact selvage. A tear in the upper right corner of 5 cm, but still perfect for several lumbar cushions. Not at all perfect, but with the imperfections inherent in these beautiful antique textiles. A special texture, light but crunchy. A beautiful patch on the back!