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A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500

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A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging

19th century
Description

A Victorian wool patch work wall hanging with a geometric cuboid pattern.

These hangings were made by invalided soldiers from old uniforms as part of their re habilitation. C.1860. Minor wear, metal rings sewn to the reverse.

Physical Dimensions
Height
298.5cm (117.52")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging to the Victorian era.

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SA1183733
Dealers Internal Reference
S796
Description
A Victorian wool patch work wall hanging with a geometric cuboid pattern.

These hangings were made by invalided soldiers from old uniforms as part of their re habilitation. C.1860. Minor wear, metal rings sewn to the reverse.

Height
298.5cm (117.52")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183733
Dealers Internal Ref
S796
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.

A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging

Archive II A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View X
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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Telephone 07973 158545
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Visits are by appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/drennansturrock
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 46
Items Sold 20
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A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.
A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging
Ref: SA1183733
A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.
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The tumbling blocks pattern is a geometric patchwork design that creates a three-dimensional optical illusion of stacked cubes using contrasting light, medium, and dark fabric tones. It gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era as needleworkers explored complex repeating geometric motifs.

Victorian patchworks were typically constructed using fabric offcuts including cotton, wool, silk, and velvet pieced together with natural thread. Hand-stitching was standard, often supported by backing fabric to stabilize the finished piecing.

Authentic Victorian patchworks display irregularities from hand-piecing, period-appropriate fabrics, and natural fibre aging. The presence of natural dyes or early synthetic dyes, along with hand-stitched construction seams, helps distinguish original period items.

A Victorian patchwork wall hanging can be mounted on an archival display frame or suspended as a focal textile above a sideboard or console table. The repeating geometric forms create contrast when positioned alongside contemporary minimal furniture.

Antique textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent UV fading and fibre breakdown. Surface dust should be removed by vacuuming gently through a protective mesh screen rather than immersion washing.
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