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	Diane Thalmann ENGLISH AND FRENCH ANTIQUE TEXTILES

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I have been dealing in the field of antique textiles for over 25 years, and have regularly exhibited at venues in Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland.

SHAWLS.
I purchase most of my antique shawls in England and concentrate mainly on the Norwich, Paisley, Spitalfields and Macclesfield manufacturers. All these shawl manufacturers are famous for their beautiful designs and workmanship; Spitalfields, above all for their brightly coloured woven floral silk long shawls, which complimented the white muslin gowns of the early 19th century.

LACE
Further items which I offer are collectable European 18th and 19th century lace trimmings, and beautifully hand- stitched whitework including the famous and superb Dresden work, which is very rare.

DRESS SILK AND TOILES
There is a small selection of the highest quality 18th century French and English floral brocaded dress silks, which are becoming increasingly rare, especially in good condition. Important manufacturers of these lovely silks were Spitalfields (London) and Lyon (France). I also have the wonderful French cotton printed toiles of the 18th and early 19th century - from small fragments to larger panels.

COSTUME
Finally, 18th and early 19th century costume and accessories are in my selection, although these items are proving increasingly hard to find in acceptable condition. However, if there is damage they are still interesting for collectors, who may try some restoration themselves, if such damage proves too intrusive.

It should be borne in mind that antique textiles are seldom in mint condition. There are always signs of age and use. This is to be expected, and in many cases is desirable. Flaws are part of the character of any antique, but particularly antique textiles, which have been repeatedly used, worn, washed and even altered.

My selection of antique textiles is quite modest in size, as I like to buy the best I can find, which means beauty and rarity, coupled with good quality and condition.

My website is updated regularly, so stop by often, perhaps you may find something which will interest you.

Further information, detailed description and condition reports can be supplied on any piece of interest. Just contact me.

Last Updated: 26th January 2012

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