Vintage Lister & Co. Ltd Bradford furnishing fabric sample collection / sample book.
A wonderful collection of approximately 44 large mid-century furnishing fabric samples, many with original Lister & Co Bradford labels showing pattern names and colour references.
Examples include:
Homestead
Summerdale
Anita
Braydon
Samples measure approximately:
16” x 11”
The fabrics are held together with original brass fasteners and appear to have originally formed part of a professional trade/sample presentation book.
Beautiful variety of designs including:
• floral prints
• cottage scenic prints
• leafy / autumnal designs
• chintz-style florals
• mid-century furnishing patterns
likely dating from the late 1940s–1960s period
Condition:
Vintage used condition with age-related wear consistent with use and storage. Some fading, marks and impressions to reverse sides from previous mounting/storage, but fronts display very well with strong colours and lovely decorative appeal.
A fantastic piece of British textile history ideal for collectors, interior designers, display, crafting, quilting, mood boards or vintage décor inspiration.