French Marseilles Cotton Bedspread Coverlet, Early 20thC

EARLY 20THC FRENCH MARSEILLES COTTON BEDSPREAD COVERLET

This is a gorgeous French white Marseilles bedspread or coverlet with raised flowers, meandering vines and leaves, and geometic designs, heirloom quality, turn of the century. This bedspread is made from 100% cotton thread. Also known as white on white matelasse or marseilles counterpane bedspreads. The Marseilles textured cotton spread are loomed-woven in a tight weave with raised flowers incorporated into the weave.
This particular spread is a wonderful combination of raised relief flowers and leaves, and diamond patterns at edges. Its center medallion is one of a Greek key shaped motifs with a center floral flower contained therein, surrounded by curling vines, leaves and flowers.

Marseilles spreads were produced in France in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. They were made with relief floral patterns so that they would resemble the more expensive and prized trapunto quilts. So these spreads became a more utilitarian form of French bedding.

This spread is made of a heavy cotton and has a simple understated elegance. It is not only lovely, but usable and quite practical. This bedspread is well preserved and has been stored away unused for decades.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
This coverlet measures approx., 80″ in length by 80″. Full Size.

Standard double bed is 54″ wide x 78″ long.
Queen bed is 60″ wide x 80″ long.
King bed is 78″ wide x 82″ long.

WEIGHS 4 POUNDS 11 OUNCES. PLEASE NOTE: This does weigh quite a bit and it is reflected in the postal and insurance fees.

CONDITION
This bedspread is expertly made and in excellent condition with no damage, no stains, no repairs and no holes. I have laundered this spread.
Classic in its style, Heirloom quality.
The fibers are sturdy and will give many decades of enjoyment and will be passed on to the next generation. For sure to become a treasured family heirloom!

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Insurance has been added to postage handling charges.
Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. We do not launder or dryclean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.
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ITEM NUMBER: MARSEILLES 12- pg 3/24