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Vine print on cotton. Besselievere of Rouen. English furniture print. 1901.
Striped print on cotton. France. September 9, 1896-1897.
Floral print on decorative woven ground. Bourdon, Legendre & Co. Paris, France. 1900. “multicolor on very good ground most appriciated”.
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Navy & hot pink coral silk ribbon. Unknown manufacturer & date.
Floral Print on Cotton Flannel with detail. Unknown Manufacturer. October 1914.
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Floral print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. France 1895.
Floral print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. 1906.
Print on cotton. Rouen, France. 1901. Unknown manufacturer
Floral & geometric print on cotton. Early 20th century. Manufacturer unknown.
“Very good for the Summer of 1902.” Print on silk twill. January 8, 1901. Bourdeon, Legendre, & Co. Paris, France.
Polka dot print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. Late 19th century.