Featured VTG Italian wedding bedspread... what era?

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  1. Ninabeth

    Ninabeth Active Member

    Thrift shop find. I've seen many of these online, but never one so richly detailed. Lustrous jacquard (rayon, I think) depicting the bride and groom, bridesmaid, and a host of adorable cherubs. The woven-in shading is fascinating... the whole piece is just delightfully over-the-top. Large — approximately 100" x 90".

    Any opinions on it's age range? TIA for input!

    (apologies for uneven lighting... bedspread is not discolored)


    wedding-A.png wedding-couple.png wedding-gloves.png wedding-girl.png wedding-baby-c.png wedding-baby-d.png wedding-baby-b.png wedding-fringe.png
     
    Ninabeth, Mar 30, 2019
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Good Heavens! I didn't even know such things existed! Beautiful, & so detailed.
     
    Bronwen, Mar 30, 2019
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  3. Ninabeth

    Ninabeth Active Member

    Wild, huh?
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I didn't know such a thing existed either! 1920s, I'd think (solely based on his clothing.)

    Debora
     
    Debora, Mar 30, 2019
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  5. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Wow that is stunning. Add me to the list of people who never knew such a wonderful item existed.
     
    pearlsnblume, Mar 30, 2019
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  6. Ninabeth

    Ninabeth Active Member

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  7. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    I had a rayon jacquard spread, but nuthin' like these babies! Wow - thanks for sharing...
     
    scoutshouse, Apr 2, 2019
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  8. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    I have seen the velvet ones (don't like), but this, this is so cool.

    I could go complete bohemian decor, but I married tweed and I refuse to kill him with a house of crazy color. :hilarious:
     
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  9. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    It's sweet they have layaway of their museum quality textiles but really aren't charging crazy prices. Thanks for sharing @Ninabeth
     
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  10. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    LOVE IT !!! ... Joy. :)
     
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  11. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I had my first wife's grandmother's bedspread. It was green silk with pink and white flowers strewn all over. It was gorgeous. Used it for about a week. Her sister came to visit with her Boxer. After 15 mins of hearing snarls and growls, went in the bedroom and the Boxer had torn it to shreds.:oops::oops::oops::oops::oops::oops::oops::oops::oops:
    greg
     
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  12. Ninabeth

    Ninabeth Active Member

    Oh, gawd Greg... I hope that pooch had an appropriately guilty expression on it's face!
     
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  13. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    that was nice of your ex's sister to do......
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    ya...i don't blame the dawg
     
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  14. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    I'd love something like that, but my kitty would make a mess of it in no time :wideyed::wideyed:
     
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  15. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Oh, how beautiful! I also think probably it's from the 1920s, though have nothing but the style of wedding veil as a reason.
     
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