Vintage 1940s Barkcloth Fabric Panel Yikes Stripes

Collectibles : Textiles : 1940s : Barkcloth : Panel : Drape : Floral : Stripes

 

This panel (once a drape/curtain) is so soft and lush. Definitely can be referred to as Barkcloth, at least by those who are in love with this stuff like me. It is getting harder and harder to collect and hunt down. I'm not sure why, perhaps "hoarders" also known as collectors have it all.

The lovely and bright colors are still true with pale pink, deep rose, aqua, green, grey and delphinium blue printed on a white ground.

There are 6 repeats of flowers set in between 2" stripes in burgundy, pink, white and green. Stamped "Guaranteed Vat Colors"

Size-45" w x 68" L plus a 2 3/4" header

Unfortunately there are flaws in this marvelous piece of decorating history. I've listed them below and hope that I'm clear enough in my descriptions that it's understood.

1-4 1/2" down from top about 1/3 of the way in are 3 dots (ink) a little bigger than the head of a pin. 2-16" down from top about 1" in from side-fabric stress frayed 3-4" up from bottom 3" in from side-stress related fraying 4-4" in from edge and 1 1/2" up from bottom-again a stress caused hole less than an inch The fold line has yellowed somewhat, not terribly, and I honestly believe this can be removed with a nice soaking in a good stain removing product.

Gee, sounds like a lot doesn't it? Not really though, there is still scads of sound good fabric, couple that with the many talented sewers out there, and I know that this can be re-made into something fab.

Questions? Just ask. I have more photos of the flaws described if you require them.

Re-use Re-cycle Be green!

Item ID: CB456